Originally Posted by
csrpenfab
i was thinking the same thing when I compared the specs to my Trek FSX6, very similar specs. Both great bikes, but I do like having a local LBS for service and warranty. My 2019 Trek FSX6 had a price of $2100, but my LBS came down to $1900 and I also got $75 in store credit for the purchase. It’s a lot of bike for the $$.
I’m thinking of getting the wife a FXS5 but I may take a serious look at the Canyons too.
I hear you. I have access to a great LBS and in the past 8 years have purchased 6 bikes from them. I would have purchased the next two as well. But, in my mind no one offers a bike quite like the RoadLite at any price point less custom build. (read $$$$$). My LBS gets all my repair business on things I can't do. But to be honest since both my wife and I have been retired for the past 12 years saving $400 (or in my $800) on a bike(s) means a lot more to us than than giving it to my LBS.