Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
I shop online mostly myself, and I'm not saying this to pick a fight, or start a commentary about online bike shops vs LBS, but you do realize you could probably go to a local shop and have them order the same tape and only about about $10-$12 - still saving you money.
Don't know if it is possible due to the tape you selected, but it is a thought.
It is because of the type of tape I want. Specifically a natural brown color that matches a Brooks saddle. I've scoured and asked the local shops for such a color with no luck.
I learned about this natural brown cork Nashbar tape from a thread on BF about getting the best match to a Brooks. If anyone knows a source for tape like this that an LBS can order, let me know.
Otherwise, I almost always buy locally unless the cost difference is to great to justify, which it rarely is.
Al