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Originally Posted by phil
i talked to the distributor for cpi today, and my zogshen distributor best i can tell i got almost the same story from both with the world economy not doing well most of the plans for new/updated models have been put on hold. everybody should know my thoughts on the economy but it would seem during times of people clinging to their $ that a fresh carrot should be dangled but just my thoughts by thee way zong was supposed to release a new watercooled aluminum frame bike but thats changed new releases that come in august sit on the floor till they get marked down to last years model  |
I hate to pick on that one line there, but...
New releases in August? 8O
Does it not register anywhere that August is in the middle of riding season?
Why not introduce new models in Dec or Jan so people can
plan to purchase one
for the entire riding 'season'?
Most people who plan to ride already have a bike by June or July. Sure, some don't...and some people will buy at any time all year round, but August is obviously past the peak interest period, IMO.
It's a small point, but it seems silly to me. It's like waiting until the middle of Dec to introduce a kids toy.
It's just too late to create enough buzz to to make significant sales. I'm not surprised that they would sit until the following year.