Double vs. Compact Double

[KnottedYet]

Had a great time hanging out at my good ol' LBS www.recycledcycles.com with a wrench who has a Waterford, too.

He said they could order me a Campy Veloce compact double (50t/34t) for $148. I can get it from Nashbar for $140, but that's as much as they can lower their quoted $170 price. That's ok with me. I love them. They love me. Feel the love and $8.

They have a used Campy Athena bb for $20 (I'll get 10% off cuz they sponser my Team Survivor team). Wrench says it's in darn good shape and should have another 4,000 miles left on it, easy.

They have used Campy Veloce and Mirage front deraileurs (and a couple other Campys in case those are gone when I take my bike in) for between $15 and $25 (and I'll get 10% off that, too). Wrench says they will work fine on a Campy compact, no need to order a compact FD unless I'm planning on racing and need superfast shifting.

He said the labor charge to replace the regular double with the compact stuff would be about $15-20. (feel the love, feel the LOVE)

So, all you bike mechanic goddesses, does this sound like a good deal?

The bike shop isn't being hurt by giving me more than my usual 10% off on the new crankset. I will bring them a six-pack when I take in my Waterford. Feel the love! Feel the bribery! (be kind to my bike, and I'll bring you ANOTHER six-pack....)

[velogirl]

Yes, it's a good deal. But then again, anytime you're patronizing your LBS I think you're making the right decision. Your LBS will be there to take care of you through thick & thin. Why not give them your business when you can?

ps -- cookies are better than beer. No one will crash riding home after eating a cookie.