tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post5755933067482361656..comments2023-10-19T06:12:14.383-06:00Comments on Road Rage Cycling Blog: Interbike 2012 - Cool New Stuff From ShimanoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post-28283626309956169712012-11-09T18:32:15.914-06:002012-11-09T18:32:15.914-06:00An update:
Just got word of some availability of ...An update:<br /><br />Just got word of some availability of complete bikes with DA 9000 from various makers and the parts are starting to trickle in at my supplier. There are only a few gaps in availability: mainly front caliper brakes.<br /><br />This is following the trend that the OE parts get allocated first and then whatever is available goes out to distributors. We may be seeing things early this time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02961912675726868313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post-80082322389368418912012-10-28T12:04:06.973-06:002012-10-28T12:04:06.973-06:00Thanks for the question, Jim.
The first thing to ...Thanks for the question, Jim.<br /><br />The first thing to keep in mind with Shimano due dates on new generations of components is to add 30-90 days... :)<br /><br />It's a good thing; because they're taking their time to be sure that everything is absolutely perfect - but it is frustrating to those who are itching to get their hands on the new stuff.<br /><br />Latest forecasts regardless of whether I ask inside or outside Shimano (forecast is a proper word to use; because just like the weather; it is a guess...) point to January. So, figure about March or so. <br /><br />Also worth noting is that the entire component group doesn't tend to ship all at once. Parts trickle in over time - which adds to the validity of the 30-90 day window if you're waiting on an entire group.<br /><br />My suggestion would be this: if you are serious about buying; put a deposit down with your local shop to lock in pricing and so they know you mean business. They will place an order with their supplier so they can start getting parts on a first-come-first-served basis. I can do this for you if you like (allegrobike {at} gmail {dot} com). I have done this on several occasions and it works nicely since it seems to ride the wave of parts availability to get an entire group sooner. To set expectations though: this process usually gets hung up with a delay of one part though...a front derailleur or brake caliper can delay the completion of your order; so be patient.<br /><br />Occasionally, Shimano surprises us; but in my years I've found the add 30-90 method to be pretty solid.<br /><br />Good luck!<br />Matt.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02961912675726868313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9191231363574357011.post-36367683685574387992012-10-28T11:38:59.910-06:002012-10-28T11:38:59.910-06:00Matt Did they tell you when the DA 9000 group migh...Matt Did they tell you when the DA 9000 group might actually show up in my local bike shop?<br /><br />Thanks, JimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00906737339211441405noreply@blogger.com