Originally Posted by
mcgeggy
I was looking at some road bikes on Nashbar. They had few for 50-60% off that were 105, including carbon fiber frame bikes, so I just thought 105 was the “starting point”. These bikes, in the $750 - $875 range after discount, were Fuji SL-1 Comp Limited Edition Road Bike, and Nashbar Carbon 105 Road Bike, and some other 105 aluminum frame styles. So I don’t know, it seemed doable, but of course probably not at a lbs...
You can sometimes find good deals on Nashbar, but you have to know exactly what you want, and what fits you, and finally, how to assemble the bike yourself. You have to assemble and adjust the bike yourself. And if you have a problem, mailing a bike back for a refund or credit seems like a hassle. I don't know about your mechanical skills but from your own words, you don't know what you want. For these reasons, I wouldn't recommend Nashbar for a person brand new to bikes.