I read the article and have fond memories when I had a small bicycle repair shop in Indianapolis. Of course this was 25 years ago and I was young and bikes were mad of steel. It was more of a hobby venture since I also worked at a bar 3 nights a week. For the most part it was great fun and profitable but, it sure was no way to get rich. If this shop in Boston can make a go of it on his own terms I commend him. I hope guys our age are the first and possibly the last of of a breed of bikers. Baby boomers are so f@#$ spoiled with their $4000.00 Carbon Fiber bikes! What you may lose in stamina you make up in low weight bikes, join the Viagra crowd if you want to keep up! If we can support the local guy who has a small shop then go seek them out. Minneapolis has 3 shops that come to mind run by sole proprietors. Chicago has loads too. Sorry if the rant is tooooooo....