Quote Originally Posted by Trek420 View Post
no, instead I'm put off by:
assembled by folks who likely have no experience in putting a bike together, imagine it falling appart on a ride
no fit
no service
can't take it back and ask question 'cause they didn't know anything in the first place
parts that can't be replaced or exchanged like seat, bars to fit
not to politicize the tread but jeopardising you LBS who offers all those things like service and fit and professional assembly.

There are plenty of low cost alternatives out there
Mostly true but its a carbon Schwinn and the question was about price only.
There are four bike shops in my area, they all get my money eventually.