this is so true. i visited several shops in NY and found that difference between shop and internet prices is massive. and this is before they slap on the tax in the shop. unlike here, web vs lbs is not too bad.

eg the prices in aspirevelotech is actually cheaper than what i saw in some shops in NY. THEN they top that price up with tax AND if they have to order the part in they'll pass on the postage cost (supplier to the shop!) to you...wtf!?

but that's NY. maybe SF is diff.