i don't know if BD.com is the only retailer offering a fair price, but their prices are ridiculous. that's why they attract so much attention.

i got a 17 lb. titanium road bike with ultegra 6700 everything, FSA IS2 headset, mavic ksyrium equipe wheel sets, and ritchey WCS bars, stem, and post for 2,000 bucks. all of that name brand componentry is a known quantity, the x-factor is the frame and fork. maybe the titanium frame is garbage and will crack in a couple years, but i can't know that right now (it does come with lifetime warranty, though). i only know that i feel like a got a tremendous deal on a great bike that fortunately fits me like a dream. it's pure joy and fun to ride.

if you're not brand conscious, BD.com has some sick deals on some damn sweet rides.