You know- I am so torn.
I buy online when I can- and I do buy stuff from my LBS- but I have to tell you- I just couldn't afford this sport if it wasn't for Ebay!

I want to get my hubby a new road bike for Xmas- went to the LBS today- great folks- but I looked at the prices...and- I'm gonna end up making it from scratch again. I know- it'll take some time but I can be really creative with it and make something not seen before - sorta like Lance's new OCC chopper.
I've got a vision-
yellow ( my hubby's favourite colour) with black components and trim- LiveStrong on the downtube...
aluminum frame, carbon forks, Shimano 105 or Ultegra components, selle italia custom embroidered saddle...
it'll look great!
Plus I want to get him the full kit- jersey, shorts,shoes, clipless pedals.
I can get some stuff from my LBS- but the rest I have to get from Ebay.

Kimba