One thing not mentioned yet-
andru0617, you said you wanted to get into a cycling 'lifestyle'...
A large part of my cycling lifestyle is the relationship I have established with my friendly LBS.
If your LBS is a first-class operation, with an intelligent and cooperative staff, like mine is-
I say forget about economics for a minute, and think about that 'lifestyle' you want to attain.
There may come a time when you may not need your LBS anymore, but until then,
my suggestion is to treat them as the asset and resource they are...
you might learn a thing or two about bikes in the process.
- and heck, you might even make a friend (and get some deals that way!)
Last edited by * jack *; 03-23-05 at 08:24 AM.