Originally Posted by pgoat
it always costs more for an individual to buy parts separately than a manufacturer to buy in bulk.
Exactly what I was thinking.
A corny thing I realized, was that if I did buy a new, better bike I would miss my old less-than-perfect ride. It's funny how you come to be attached to a bike.

Hmm, maybe this just means I need a social life. Hey by the way, where'd you get your kool-stops? I have a hard time finding them at the LBSs.