Originally Posted by idcruiserman
I don't think bike shops make much on bikes, so just buy the one you like the most (or is the cheapest). Buy the accessories at pricepoint.
+1
I think if you are going to plunk down money on a lot of accessories, the LBS will be more willing to deal on the bike. You may want to pick out said accessories and have them at the counter, then discuss pricing on the bike. If it's a 2006 or older, you may be in luck.
But if it's that new Orca, don't bother.
I get so much free advice and tuneups from my LBS I wouldn't consider asking for a discount and they know how much stuff I buy and how many people I've dragged into their store that they'd most likely give me a discount anyway. They are good people that aren't getting rich selling bikes, no reason for me to try and chisel them.