Originally Posted by
TejanoTrackie
The LBS price is too high. The MSRP on that bike is only $439, and those bikes are heavily discounted because they are overpriced. The price on the bikecraze site is ok, but nothing special, and does not include assembly, which adds another $25. Also, delivery costs are not included, so unless you pick it up locally you'll pay a lot more. I have an SE Draft, and it's a heavy POS.
If you look at the reviews of the LAger everyone loves it. It is a perfect commuter, has 2 brakes, a chainguard and Thick Slick tires. I dont know what you guys expect for 2 to 300 bucks. It is sold as a commuter. I guess if you have 10 grand in your pocket you could save about 8 pounds in weight and buy a Pinarello. My guess is for most of you it would be cheaper and more of need to take 10 or more pounds off your keister.