R and A in New York...yes just got a Felt DA from them...I'm pleased.

Its the most impressive shop I've ever been in and I avoid it like the plague, or at least try to leave my wallet at home.

Ad looks like front wheel only. R&A is definitely legit but, unless closeout/sales, a bit expensive given their fixed costs/location.

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tinman

That's a front wheel only. Still not bad for a new 808 but not the crazy deal you thought they were.

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Got it. you're right. Still, great deal. Sounds like mostly positive experiences

Ya used them a bunch in the past. Wheels small parts... They also do Cervelo close outs. P5-6 for under 4000. Used stuff on EBay is more expensive.

They're legit. But that's a 5-year old wheel model, isn't it? Not a bad deal anyway.

I bought a steel Colnago track bike from them in 1996 for $1000. Sold it ten years later (for significantly more than i paid for it) to pay law school tuition. God I miss that bike.

They are one of the most well-established high end bicycle retailers in the world. I don’t think you have anything to worry about ordering from them (assuming the wheel is still in stock).

Zipp wheels at cost price minus the 500% mark up you would normally buy them at...

Yes, they are legit arseholes. They do have impressive stock though... Make sure you get what you actually paid for. They're notoriously sloppy with inventory and the little details like what year your wheels-frame-shoe-whatever is from.

Sounds like they may be legit, but not "too legit to quit" (M.C. Hammer).

Thanks everyone for your comments. I will proceed with caution with R&A.

Good luck! They do sell a lot of excellent products, and there are some deals to be had, but most of the staff are smarmy, condescending and over-the-top pushy. Quality gear will sell itself (at least to knowledgeable consumers) without the off-putting salespeople

Can you point me to data that shows a faster wheel has been made in the last 5 years?

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Great dealings with them, would not hesitate at all.

+1 here. Got my P5 from them, couldn't be more pleased with service and price.

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They are based in Brooklyn. They have a massive warehouse with a fc*k ton of old stuff so they're probably just liquidating it.

I will second this. Watch them carefully!

500% markup? I wish.

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I got a great deal on a Scott Plasma frame from them. Strictly mail order. They were quick and helpful when I had a follow up question. I would gladly deal with them again.

Same here. I work at a Zipp dealer and I would have got 858s if it was really a 500% markup. Bike shops don't make much from selling parts anymore.