Originally Posted by
aphotictwil
if the shop does not have the specific model I want,
is it typically appropriate to bring buy it myself
and bring it to the shop to change for me?
(I would assume the shop would want you to buy their products, ect.)******
Always safe than sorry.
either way ... buy from them they figure how to make it work on your bike or buy your own and they will possibly snicker a little but will charge a premium on the labor if they spend a lot of time making the part you bought work on your bike if it becomes a hassle.