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I would imagine you have enough spare parts and bikes lying around that a long-distance warranty issue will not immobilize you.

I agree-with online bikes it's a pretty sure bet you won't have a problem. Bike parts are pretty good these days. But if you are a one-bike-only kind of guy, you could potentially spend weeks off the bike if you have to send stuff out for warranty. I couldn't do it-too big of an endorphine addict. I'd have to take luge lessons.