I’ve bagged CRC’s service of late; however after a very rare trip to the LBS yesterday I’m glad CRC, Pushys, mtb direct and all the other competitive online stores exist. My wife purchased a Stumpjumper about 15 months ago and by all accounts it has been good. What really shits me though is how difficult it is to get specialized parts; especially for command dropperd and those atrocious Roval pieces of shit wheels! The traverse rims are soft as fuck and for the first time ever my wife managed to flat spot a rim. Anyhow? Long story short: I needed a few spokes for the Roval wheels. The spokes are 2/1.5/2 and I couldn’t find anything online. I figured I could use DT comp straight pulls which are heavier gauge but I’d try to get the correct ones first. I phone the LBS/ specialized dealer who said teah we have them, they are aroun $3.50 each. Expensive but at least I’ll have the right spokes. I picked them up, went home and thought hmmm they look a little heavier gauge than the others. Turns out the spokes are DT 2/1.8/2 which I could get anywhere for half the price! Having brought 6 spokes I feel like I’ve taken one for the team! I feel used and dirty!