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TriSooner posted 24 weeks ago.
Local. They'll appreciate the business and you'll have a resource for return visits. Win-Win. LBSs make the highest profit margin on service [citation needed] anyway, so don't feel sheepish about taking in a bike you did not buy there (I was detecting that vibe).
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paganopj posted 24 weeks ago.
+1 LBS....I have plenty of aftermarket stuff on my bike not bought at the LBS....they still service it.
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deehomer posted 24 weeks ago.
I have no problem letting them service my bikes ( I have one there right now). I just don't know if I there are any issues with them setting up a tri bike if they don't do it regularly. Getting it dialed in shouldn't be too tricky, right ;) One of the dealers is FIST Certified, if that makes a difference.
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kylie posted 24 weeks ago.
If you are getting a fitting done on the bike, go to someone who knows tri bikes. Other than that, LBS.
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banana hammock posted 24 weeks ago.
Go to the tri specific shop, buy the bike, get fitted by them (given that they have a person who fits tri bikes, which they should), and then learn to service your own bike. It is easy and can be done with the help of a $25 tool kit.
So I bought a bike on ebay that should be on it way. I assume it will need some assembly/service when it gets here. I like my LBS, but they don't currently carry any tri bikes, and they are not a dealer (Felt). The two nearest Felt dealers are not really that far away (20 and 30 miles) and do carry tri bikes, but somewhat of a pain to get to. Plus from my few visits to them, they are a little more hardcore than my LBS.
Which route would you recommend I take for service on my new baby?