hmm, I put a deposit on a frame just this week and didn't go for the cheapest price (could have saved @ $600 buying from US). I went for the local place that offered me the best service - a good fit and an offer to build the bike for free (in lieu of a discount).Hitchy said:....don't disagree with that, but we've already established that price, regardless of service, is the driver....that'd be why 80 % of the bike shops around are struggling to make a quid
They seem to be doing quite well. I don't really care if poor businesses close down - they usually only have themselves to blame.
I'm happy to support my lbs when their service deserves it, but I'd be an idiot to get ripped off every time I need a tire or tube. Would you pay more tax than you need to?
/k