When a bike store "builds" a bike, what parts are they assembling? How is the bike shipped to the bike store?

Question

When a bike store "builds" a bike, what parts are they assembling? How is the bike shipped to the bike store?

Answer 1

They get the bikes as you would if you ordered a new one on-line. It's 90% assembled.

Front wheel needs to be installed.

Saddle and post

Front brake

Stem and handlebars

Pedals

Reflectors (haha)

I think that's about it. Everything needs to be tuned and all fasteners checked for proper tightness. The wheels usually need touch up truing and finally fill the tires.

A good wrench can do a good job in about 1 to 1.5 hours if no problems in a well set up shop.

Answer 2

Ditto to MR.

The bike is usually shipped to the store from the manufacture warehouse via fedex or some other frieght shipping.