Originally Posted by
ZoneFive
No bike shop in my immediate area had an Ogre (or any Surly) in stock for me to try, so I did most of my test-riding at shops 1.5 and 2.5 hours away from home.
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Or do I order it from a more local shop (which still won't be the servicing shop), even though they didn't do anything to earn my business?
I'd get it from the more helpful of the test-ride shops and/or the one that has it in stock (always nice to be able to actually *see* the bike you will buy). I don't see why you would buy from the local shops since it's not your preferred mechanic. You gave the preferred shop the option to order - and they can't. They will understand that you got the bike you wanted, and will still appreciate your bringing it to them for service.
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