Originally Posted by
CCrew
BD is good only for people that have a CC in hand and need instant gratification for shopping and/or have no clue how to truly build a bike. There's nothing they sell that can't be done at a cheaper price point.
I saw this statement and I m interested. I am considering purchasing a bike next month and am looking at two BD bikes. Can you give me some tips on where I can find similar bikes for less? I would prefer to use a LBS (not the one that doesn't want my business; but, there are others).
You seem to feel that a paeson can do better to purchase frame and components. Whenever I have looked into this approach it has not been cheaper. The only condition I will place is that the stuff has to come from a real source; not some, "get real lucky on ebay or CL," kind of thing. I dont mind building a bike, part of why I am willing to consider BD; however, I do not want to be left with a incomplete project siting around the garage for years.
Here is the letter that outlines what I was looking for at BD:
I am looking at making a purchase in about a month. When I wrote to BD they recommended the
Fantom Cross CX. I like the look and the people who have that model here in BF seem to like them. However, I wonder how I will like it on centuries. I expect that if I got this model I would load it up with a rack and baskets like the Le Tour and use it the same way I use the Le Tour.
I am also considering a totally different bike, the
Motobecane Super Strada. If I got this bike I would keep the Le Tour as it is (Ok, I would replace the Belgian steel rims, no brakes in the wet annoys me. New rims is where this new bike mindset came from.) and use the new bike as a fun bike on the weekends.
Like I said, if you can show me hoe to do this for less I would appreciate it.