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Old 03-28-08 | 09:47 PM
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Bikes: 05 Norco CRR Team Carbon Dura Ace, 06 Cervelo P2C TT Dura Ace, 88 Olmo Steelie w. Campy Mirage, Cypress CX w. 105

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They've finally got a full carbon bike but still build it up with 105.
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Old 03-28-08 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryken5
There are only two that I've found that seem competitive with BD. Both operate as eBay stores. One is "Sprtymama" and the other uses "chicabike". Although, personally, judging from the prices and products and location, I think "chicabike" is actually Bikes Direct. That would only leave "Sprtymama" and on some bikes, they actually beat BD.
Of course, as everyone knows, there is also Amazon.

Hope this helps. If you find more, post them so we all can check them out.

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Yes, Sprtymama and chicabikes are actually Bikes Direct.

Thanks for the clarification, transparent example of a 1-post BikesDirect front profile.
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Old 03-28-08 | 10:00 PM
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I like GVH Bikes. They do complete bikes too. I've bought numerous items from them - no complete builds, to be fair - but I've got nothing but confidence that Tom would does right by all his customers.

https://www.gvhbikes.com
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Old 03-28-08 | 10:20 PM
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Not bad for the money.

https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5751042
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