Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,339
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From: Westfield, MA
Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18
Bikes direct bikes are not the best deal for everybody. If you have experience in choosing an appropriately sized bike from a chart, then Bikesdirect's for you. If you can completely assemble, grease, and tune the entire bike prior to riding it, then Bikesdirect's for you. If you can't do those things, then paying an extra $100 for your LBS to do them is the way to go. With that being said, I wouldn't hesitate to pay $400 for that bike.