I've order from the states: http://www.jensonusa.com/ http://www.beyondbikes.com/ Some products are substantially cheaper than here. And if customs is to busy to check your package u won't pay duty.

I concur with nomade20000.

Certain areas have an excess of supply of LBS, I not suprised some are struggling. In addition, some are managed quite badly and must have poor business models - I have had some very discouraging experiences in some shops, just not professional. And saying that RaceFace is hurting already struggling LBS - oh no, why don't we set a regulatory organization to inhibit this type of free market activity. Come on, I think that the professional, well run bike shops will do fine, but others won't. I use MEC sometimes, order-online and use LBS, but I just can't afford to buy all my stuff from a LBS. You should do most of your service yourself anyway. Some mechs are awesome but some, from my personal experience, some just don't give a Sh8t, or don't have a clue. Sorry for the rant.