Originally Posted by
Leebo
OK, some points. Are the parts grey market? Shimano has a min. price they sell to brick and mortar. I don't always get free shipping for .com stuff. Where do you go to get some of your bike stuff serviced?
I was told by a local LBS owner that Bianchi is requiring both brick and mortar and on sales (in the US anyway) follow MSRP, and sign agreements to that effect otherwise Bianchi will not sell to them. Not sure how discounts, year end sales etc are handled
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