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Old 01-12-04, 07:10 AM
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MichaelW
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Building your bike from parts is poor value compared to a factory-built version.
Your LBS should be expert at integrating stuff. If you let them suggest the parts, they will carry the risk.
You can modify a factory bike, eg with lower gearing, for a low cost, if your LBS is amenable.
If you just hand some parts to the LBS, they will charge assembly, but make no money on retail sales. Dont expect any discount. I think this is a bad way to treat your LBS.
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