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Sounds ideal in principle but doesn't necessarily play out that way. Searching for discounted kit online is time consuming and the supplier isn't going to give you the 30,60 or 90 day account that your Madison or Chicken wholesaler is. There may also be warranty issues if it isn't supplied in OE packaging and is punted on to customers. LBS's know where they stand with their wholesalers and if discounting suppliers were feeling that generous to LBS's they'd be offering the kit through B2B.
My LBS (Lloyds cycles in Swadlincote) are happy for me to supply the parts and just do the work. I started using them because I didn't have the tools for fitting headset races or chasing BB shells but Sean does such a good job I just gave him my last two track bikes to build up.
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Not in a bloody packet ffs! Hose by the meter, barbs separate, not in an overpriced packet.
It was an example happy knickers, based on my lbs saying they can't compete but still buying everything from Madison instead of using the hugely discounted stuff online and just adding a bit. I have a friend with a repair business, he buys spares in bulk, charges for stuff loose. I appreciate there are those who want a shimano packet. Whatever.