I put the full price on back ordered Niner RLT last year. It took 151 days from the day I ordered it to the day the box was at my door. I upgraded my order twice while waiting, It went from the steel model to the carbon fiber and the 1x setup to the 2x. It took so long that the model year changed and I got a chance to choose one the other new colors they had for that production year. The bike shop, Bike Bling, made sure I got everything I wanted and treated me well. I understand they are having a hard time sourcing bikes and parts (it seems everyone is) but they handled my order without trouble. They even setup the brakes the way I like - front brake on the right side - like its supposed to be!. I knew that if there was trouble I had my credit card to ask for help, glad I didn't need it.
I would have rather bought the bike at one of the local shops, none carried Niner... I still take the bike to the LBS for service and buy stuff there when they have want I want/need in stock.
I would have rather bought the bike at one of the local shops, none carried Niner... I still take the bike to the LBS for service and buy stuff there when they have want I want/need in stock.