Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Having the internet,
Did you look them all up and see if they're at your target price?
At the $800 price point, In a bike shop, they will all be more similar than different..
Assuming you have a dealer for every brand you listed, where you live.
Currently, You may have to Pay in advance for a bike still in transit across the sea.
Hi, yes I did. The Cannondale is the most expensive I am considering (and would pay the $700 if it's as good as people say). I have checked and have dealers for all the bikes I'm considering: Marin, Specialized, and Cannondale. From what I'm hearing, it comes down to feel! Just unfortunate that can't happen here in Boston much.