Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Won't you save a LOT of money if you just buy a gruppo, even if some of the components might not be your first choice?
You know, that's what I had always read, but no quote from this guy is ever a gruppo. Yet his quote prices are competitive. I think that if I were to go with a double, then the Campy gruppo would be cheaper, but the minute you go triple on Campy, you break the group.

The other thing is that the LBS dude is a good scavenger. When I built up a Surly Pacer as a winter bike, I had a tight price range. He managed to build up a $1500 bike for $1000 by watching computer sales on the parts. My Pacer is a much, much nicer bike than I thought I'd get.

I found this bike shop on a recommendation from Waterford. While run by a bunch of youngin's, it has a old-school flare. Sure, you can by the bike off the floor, but don't let that stop your dreams.