I have had the same sort of experiences as you. Try to local and they take the piss. List prices etc etc. Now I am happy to buy furtherafield to get the right deal.

George whites were excellent the last time I dealt with them. They were 100 miles away and gave me a decent px against my first xt. Worth the trip for sure.

My current bike was off here second hand, that was worth travellingmfor and renting a van as well.

I say forget local unless local equals the best deal. After all it's only once and then it's yours. Only slight drawback is if you buy new only the supplying dealer will service the bike foc.

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