Originally Posted by
RLRider
Bikes Direct gets a lot of flack from some of the bike snobby types but if you don't mind attaching handlebars, seatpost and a front brake caliper they can really be a great deal IMO.
Not all dissatisfied BD customer are "bike snobby types", and from my two experiences, there's more to getting a bike ready to ride than just attaching a few items, especially if it's used for daily transportation.
BD bikes may be a great deal financially for many here on BF, but the two BD bikes that I purchased, have been a definite eye opener on the pitfalls of making online bicycle purchases.