Subject: RE: Website to buy Tri Bike Originally posted by tomspharmacy
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I understand how folks what to save some bucks on an expensive purchase, but it's best to NOT purchase a bike over the internet, unless it's Ebay or local craigslist purchase. Many reputable brands and the legimate bike shops adhere to a no-internet-sales policy. There are a couple to look at like: performancebike.com / trisports.com / nytro.com / pricepoint.com to name a couple, but you could get the same deals at a local shop if you begged hard enough or paid with cash. Furthermore, with a local dealer you can kick the tires... and many dealers now offer lifetime tunes and warranties. I'd leave out buying on the internet unless you have a experience with a brand of bike, equipment and know your exact size... buy local so you can see conditions of used bikes and what not.
I disagree. I bought my bike a Fuji sl1 online last year from Jenson USA. It saved me a bundle in my opinion. $1300 for a carbon frame with Ultegra Components. Com parables locally were $2-2,500I think you just have to be careful and do your research.
I do agree about sizing and fit. For that local is better......but what I did was compare my bike geometry to something offered in my local shop. Assembly was a breeze. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Even if you have to pay to have a local shop set it up and fine tune your fitting financially you will come out ahead. |