Originally Posted by
TimSmith
I really think it better to deal with a bike shop you trust and get the bike you want. That way they stand behind it and you have a good relationship with your local bike shop. That is very important on a top level road bike as you will inevitably need help on getting the perfect fit,.
I might have thought this was an overstatement a few weeks ago. However, I just bought a Cannondale Slice; I was thrilled w/ the fitting, included. If you bring your bike to the shop for a fitting that will cost you a couple hundred as well.
If it is going to save you a thousand, do it, but for a few hundred I would skip the trouble, and build the relationship w/ the bike shop. Mine. throws me up to 20% off, w/out me asking, simply from looking @ my purchases in his computer.
On the other hand, how do you save money on BMWs overseas?
N_H