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Originally Posted by roastpuff
I will bring the bike to a shop for proper fitting after it arrives - either Dizzy or Speed Theory, or do you guys have any other recommendations? Maybe PMS if they have a RS special or I name-drop bcrdukes? :P
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I've never been to Dizzy or Speed Theory but I can imagine them charging full price for a fitting ($150?+)
Of all the guys I've referred on RS to Pacific Multisport, they've never paid more than $80 - $100 I believe. If they needed to swap a stem, John has always been more than happy to swap the stock stem for one another size for free. Follow up adjustments/fittings were free as well.
I think what it boils down to is not just getting the best deals but finding a shop
you want to go to and support. I truly believe that if you support an LBS, they will in turn support you when you really need it. I built a good reputation with PMS over a year's span and got to know John and his staff very well. What I like about his shop is that it's a one or two man operation so I know who I will always be dealing with. No fuss. No hassle. Another good example is 604CEFIRO's experience with La Bicicletta. They take care of him very well and they are overall a great shop (albeit too ballin' for me.)
The feedback from everyone I've referred to PMS has been positive so far. I don't think I've steered anybody in the wrong direction...yet.
