Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
Take-offs go for a fraction of the MSRP, so the shop would lose big-time in that deal. Most shops will upgrade parts at time of purchase, at a discount, but a discount for down-grading? Nowhere I'm aware of.
Oh, OK, thanks. I was not aware of this. For a lot of you guys this is obvious & common sense because you have a lot of experience buying bikes

I am a newbie.