alarsen77

I should have worded that differently. I would definitely give the lbs a chance toatch the price and would most likely just buy from them. It's either the lbs or REI. I wouldn't buy from anywhere else for something like that.

alarsen77

Well a bit of an update. I have decided to go with shoes and pedals. I am going to wait until after my birthday later this week to see what I get there. I am going to head down to the LBS and take a look at the shoes and pedals they have. They seem to only keep Bontrager shoes in stock but can order a bunch of others. I also noticed that the Shimano 105 pedals I was looking at (as they would match the rest of the 105 on the bike) are $159.99 there, which is quite a bit higher than most other places. I don't mind the extra cost as much though because our LBS does do a lot of local charity donations and gives a lot back to the community. But does that seem way too expensive for the 105 pedals even with that taken into account? I understand a LBS is not going to be in line with online prices and I am ok with that because I am supporting local business and they do a lot for the community but it seems those particular pedals are available many places for a lot closer to $100 and even less. I am not trying to start a war with supporting LBS or not. I am just curious what your opinions are on this particular item and price. I also have to try on some shoes to see what fits but I don't know how much I will be able to try on at the LBS. I also know I have fairly wide feet. My dress shoes are a 10 EEE