Originally Posted by
AlexCyclistRoch
A 'boutique' shop is less likely to have ANY specialized tools, or anybody who has the ability to walk while chewing gum, either.
Hmmm, I guess our definitions of "Boutique" are different. I think of them as high-line shops limited to expensive and exotic bikes and components where the "entry level" is about $5000. They should know about and cater to customers wanting specialty, expensive items like Phil Wood.