Originally Posted by Magnificent777

I did a comparison on size, frame and components. I took my time in researching online and I would go to local bike shop and compare bikes to BD. I would sit on the bikes, talk about the difference in shifters, gears and composite on frames the sales guys.

I did realize that BD had fair pricing or below in price compared to LBS bikes. Although I would love to buy the best of the best my budget won't allow it.

I got a bonus at work and decided to buy a decent road bike and cross bike to train in cycling to build up to do cyclocross races this fall.

I have 400 miles on the road bike and had it for 4 weeks and just last week bought new cyclcross bike from BD.

I now commute on my cyclcross and do group rides and weekend rides on my road bike.

These bike are good as I'm beginner and improving every week. I changed saddles and personalized with new bar tape and wrap.

My Vent Noir- Vuelta Wheels with Tiagra/105 components
My Fantom CX Cyclocross- Apex 500 wheels with Sora/Tiagra