Having now found a bike that matches all of the criteria already laid out, at the price you’re willing to pay, then you have to be prepared to act quickly.

If you’ve found a bargain then there’s a real chance that others have too. In addition, if a retailer has had good stock control it won’t have many bikes available at reduced prices.

If the machine you want is available in the right size for you then don’t cogitate, get the plastic out and make your move before someone else does. By this point you should be confident in the purchase, having set your budget and done your research.

Remember, the shops want to clear the stock, so if you want to think about it over the weekend, the customer behind you could chance a cheeky offer and get your dream ride.