Originally Posted by
SlowRoller
Hi graciela. I believe what seejohnbike is referring to is if you were to go to an LBS, have them work with you on selecting a bike, getting the right size, and checking out what options you like, and then you go turn around and buy it online. This is different than if you were to just bring in a bike and have them swap out components for you or get some basic servicing. That's what he meant by being upfront with your intentions to buy online.
Hi SlowRoller. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Reading John's comment again, it does sound more like what you suggest. I was just curious about it because I have seen a lot of people make the claim that an LBS will be snooty or refuse service because of a BD bike around the bike forums. Someone said as much to me when I posted a question about getting a new bike a few months ago.
Reading some of the other comments in response to me, guess you don't even need an internet bike to get bad service!
