[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by pylon

I would, but I am still in the learning phase with derailleurs, and wheel truing. So my personal bikes are kinda guinea pigs right now. I have been doing a lot of co-workers/friends bikes recently. Cassettes, chains, brake adjustments, minor wheel truing. General maintenance.

Little secret, I am seriously considering opening a bike shop in the next couple years. I am looking at a build-a-bike concept. Basically you come in, pick a frame, and a grouppo, wheel set... etc. Get a totally custom fit. You can source generic unbranded, carbon and aluminum frames out of Taiwan for pretty reasonable costs right from the manufacturers for Giant, etc....

Then you get to build it hands on with a bike mechanic if you wish. I would specialize in commuter/road. I don't think it would work with MTB's as there is so many variants, and disciplines.

I have looked at the start up costs, and it looks viable, and it would be something I would absolutely love doing.

Not to be a dick, but this is a big gear grinder for me.
It's gruppo, not grouppo.
If you want to sound fancy and use the Italian word, at least go all the way and spell it properly.