Originally Posted by Donsell

"Hands Down the Best" was his opinion at the time. After riding the Niner, I can't believe the Tamland is "better", especially considering the better wheels on the Niner. I'm not a high-end rider at all. If I got the Tamland and put $600 wheels on it I'd still be way under the cost of Niner. Even though I can afford the Niner, is it worth the price difference?

After visiting both shops and discussing both bikes I see that the Niner shop is going to give much better service. That plays into it as well.