Personally I'd like to find a shop that stocks less expensive parts. I've got a $350 bike with nearly 15K miles on it and I'm happy with it. If I need to replace the rear derailler, for instance, I don't want a $200 RD, I want a $25 one. All I seem to find are shops with high end components, so I wind up having to order online.
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