Are some better than others or should I just support my LBS?

Local'ish Bike Shop

Merlin for 1st
LBS for 2nd

I'll use LBS again in future.

Halfords. No choice with our scheme though Halfords will credit your LBS for a 'custom build'.

Thing is I dont know what I want. Half of me want an Alfine hardtail and half wants a 6" full sus monster.

Hmm decisions….

Our scheme is only through Edinburgh Bicycle but fortunately they have a pretty good range and can also get bikes from the likes of Cotic.

"Halfords. No choice with our scheme though Halfords will credit your LBS for a 'custom build'. "

clubber – how does that work?
I'm about to be "tupied" to a company that only deals with halfords.
J.

I have so far purchased two bikes on the cycle to work scheme from that lovely man Jon @ Bicycle Smithy, one of my Local Bike Shops. Support your LBS.

senor j – many small bike shops will take Halfords vouchers (we do). Just check with your local/preferred shop first, then when you get the voucher, rock up there and get what you want.