Nashbar has a fat bike for $1k. Thoughts?

[badfish41]

The only thing I have to say about this, that I repeat and live by myself, is

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP

Obviously this just doesn't work if you really want a different brand of bike that a LBS can't get...

But you always get what you paid for, that's the bottom line.

[jimithng23]

...SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP

Obviously this just doesn't work if you really want a different brand of bike that a LBS can't get...

I agree.

However, prices on Pugs, Muks, and others at the LBS don't work for everybody either. That's where these "budget" fatties come in. I really don't think they're taking any business away from the LBS as most riders considering these fatties likely weren't LBS buyers in the first place.

Sure, these bikes aren't the same quality but I'm sure the buyers know that and are willing to take that chance at this price point.

But let me be clear...if someone is considering the NBar bike at $999, I have a really hard time saying "buy it" as opposed to saying "save *just a bit more* and get a Pugs/Muk or whatever from the LBS because it truly is worth the extra $."

Also, it isn't crazy to consider that the point could be made in which these "budget fatties" end up helping the LBS with additional service when they break down, replacing and upgrading parts, or possibly upgrading the bike altogether down the road!

I really don't think the LBS stands to lose out on much business because these budget fatties are popping up; just look at all the Bike n Hike & Healthy Habits (amongst other LBS's) fatties in the QCA currently...it's crazy! As of now, I only know of the MotoBacon as the lone "el cheapo" that's out there.....