Originally Posted by
punkncat
As with any retailer you have to be aware of the marketing ploys used to draw attention. BD offers the same thing any and every spec item bike shop does...they are just not tacking on a premium for the name brand aside from where you buy it, in the components. They offer as good an item as you are willing to pay for. In many cases folks find it worthwhile to buy an entire bike there for nothing but the groupset to swap and resell, and still worth the trouble. I think that, in itself, says a lot about the value.
The thing to understand about discount online bikes is that they are worth it only if you have the tools and skills necessary to properly assemble and adjust them, replace some crappy or defective parts, and make modifications to items like gearing to suit your personal needs. By the time you factor in all these added costs, the difference between something like a Kilo TT Pro and a Wabi Classic is not all that great. If you are really strapped for cash, they represent a good way to get started with a decent frameset as a foundation, before spending additional money on upgrades.
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