Originally Posted by
Stucky
The above is exactly why, in many BD ads describing a bike, it will say "May come with XYZ cassette or ABC cassette; no choice"- or, even "New ones are coming with black forks" or "May be slightly different than picture".
I have no desire to argue, but I will point out that all the "major brands" put a similar disclaimer on their spec sheets. Some even try to use shifting specs as an excuse not to give you real weights of their bikes, a while trying to claim you need to spend lots more for a "lighter" bike they won't even tell you what it weights.
As for BD, many many of "their" bikes (excluding the Kestrel's, Fuji's etc) are actually the same starting frame. From there, "models" get different components, colors, etc. IMHO, they cut allot of costs by simply using 1-3 frames over and over again. Probable an OEM frame(s) from Kenesis. They do over sale allot, but if you are wanting a Ti bike, or Di2 bike, fat bike, and some of the lower end bikes, then you aren't likely to beat them on $$$. The quality of my mountain bike from BD has been as good as any in the general price range.
QT