Originally Posted by
operator
Wow $100-$150. Jesus christ that's a huge markup. Do you know what at 1.5 hour fit costs in addition to 1/2 free tune-ups at shop rate? Did that online price include shipping? Assembly of the bike?
Still want to make that comment?
Bike shops don't make a lot of money one new bikes as I'm sure you are aware of. Trick is to use bikes to get people in the store to buy accessories, gear, service, parts.
It's HIS MONEY, if he wants to spend it online or in a bike shop he's entitled to. I would love to take you to my LBS where parts are insanely priced. $2.00 per SPD bolt. $69.96 for some cheap Taiwan bolt on tri bars that EVERY OTHER lbs else sells for $39.99.
A shop is not there to gouge you, it's there to EARN your business. If they can't earn it then they die. This is the new economy. Be flexible or be unemployed.