LBS ethics question

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Remember it is possible that a saddle that is comfy for you on one bike might not feel the same way on another bike. I hope your pink and white one works out perfectly!

[SalsaMTB]

Have you asked your LBS about the pink and white one? Do they price match? If they can't get it definitely buy from elsewhere. If they won't price match, what's the price difference? If it's only $10, I say get it from the shop you go to every day. If it's more like $40, buy online. That's just what I would do!

[GLC1968]

Maybe I am reading this wrong, but your question is whether you are being 'unethical' by buying from an LBS that isn't local to you, correct?

Isn't the general idea behind supporting our LBS that we should support a small local business as opposed to big box bicycle stores and online retailers like Performance or Nashbar? If so, then buying from ANY LBS would be 'ethically' acceptable, even if its not in your own backyard.

Or am I missing the whole concept of supporting our LBS, in general?

[ehirsch83]

If your new LBS carries Fizik, they can order you the pink and white one. The cost from one shop to the other shouldn't be to much different(assume they both mark up around the same amount). If so, it won't cost you any extra to have it ordered through them. I would ask them if they can order it, that way you start to form a bond with your new LBS.