March 2, 2021 at 11:00 am
Over the last few years, the number of bikes sold online has rocketed. Buying online means you have far greater choice than what your local bike shop may offer, but it means you have to do the final bike assembly yourself when your new ride arrives in a box.
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Visiting your local bike shop has lots of benefits, from the opportunity to try before you buy, to knowledgeable mechanics who can help build your new ride, but online retailers and direct-sales bike brands often offer impressive value for money and assembling a bike at home is a simple task.