Originally Posted by patentcad

LBS stands for Local Bike Shop. Find one. Patronize them.

Look, not too many bike weenies ride as much as me or have been doing this for as long as I have. I know what I'm doing. I buy bikes over the web and mail order. But mostly I buy from my local bike shop, value my relationship with them, and enjoy their support and guidance. I don't need the guidance so much now, but I've been at this daily cycling thing for 20+ years now.

At any rate, you're FAR better off paying $2500 at the local bike shop and getting the right bike that fits than paying $1500 at a discounter and not having a clue.