I don't own a BD bike because I've never really liked the sizing. For the most part BD frames are too long and low for my liking. I don't really rely on the LBS for anything. If you know what you are doing and look around long enough you can piece together custom bikes at nearly BD prices...thats basically been my strategy for most of my bikes. Also most of the BD SSFG offerings have only become available in the past few years, and I am basically long past needing an entry level bike. But if I did suddenly need a new bike, I would probably by one just because they are so cheap.