What do LBS's actually have to do assemble new bikes?

[bobotech]

Correct, that's where I work but I'm the guy you never see, since I work in the basement.

Neat. I see from your blog that you guys are moving to the perry street district not far from Pedals2People. That is where I do some volunteering and working on my own bikes. My daughter lives near 13th and Perry as well. I will have to come check out your shop when you move there.

[Kimmo]

Looks like I'm gonna have to resist the temptation to upgrade my current bike in order to spend my $$$ a bit smarter, if I can have a tailored machine for the price of a bike, instead of paying through the arse for parts...