Originally Posted by
kivin
That's correct, and they're both quite a hike, as you can see. Toronto is much more accessible (in fact, I'd probably want to go through Toronto to reach those American cities), but even that's 2.5/3 hrs away with absolutely nasty commuter traffic.
How about the 'cuse as in Syracuse? You could "showroom" out your way or in TO and buy from a US shop online, pickup when it is convenient. Bikes cannot be shipped due to manufacturers rules but many major shops allow online purchases, in-store p/u.