OK, so I called and talked to a manager at the shop. They said that they price match on any shop in town. The other shop has the bike for $1699....
I don't mind a $50 bump.... yet it helps to know prices, and when they drop way low, it's time to jump.....
they have the 2002 Trek 2300 for $1599.... Only diff is the front fork.... and color.... thinking on this one too.....
thanks for the ideas...