I've done pretty much exactly that on three successive commuters, IAMAMRA. Over the course of three years, I dialed in the component spec & bike fit, and have since transferred that to two successive frames, each of which both fit me and did the job a little better.

Granted there have been some changes & experiments over the years (like 650b wheels & upgrading the group from 7 to 8 speed), and I'll second FBinNY's observation about the key areas of compatibility: the HS, seatpost, BB, and brake reach. I've had to deal with each (sometimes all) of these at some point and have come to accept them as the aspects of my regular ride most subject to change with any new iteration.