then your speaking about completely different business models, if your making millions of dollars a month then you have the extra cash to bring in larger volume inventory. as for margin, you realize, just like you, a business had tax, bills, rent and employee's to pay. Welcome to a small retail business, and educate yourself before you make a generalized point, as for online shops, as i said, with low employee numbers, not having to pay to keep a store front open (ie rent), they can slash costs and they order in greater volume

So next time you or someone you know gets laid off because of product out sourcing because its cheaper for someone somewhere else to do it i shouldn't expect you to be to upset is that right? its the same thing. Hope you dont have any mechanical issues that stump you if your bike has an issue or need help with warranty if your LBS is gone.