Originally Posted by Motorad
From jppe:
Because there might be a good chunk of time between order & receive, does the Mfr allow you to make a partial payment up front ... in order to begin the order & wait ... with final payment when picking up the bike from the LBS?
If you order from the LBS, usually it depends on the LBS. Most would just allow a small down payment with the remainder paid upon receipt of the bike.
Something to think about, but the LBS I dealt with would upgrade any components on the new bike for just the cost difference in the components with no additional labor. I think I upgraded the shifters from Ultegra to Dura Ace and also possibly the rear derailleur as well. I thought it was smart money..........Since I eventually wound up going full Dura Ace it was money well spent for me.