A good LBS is much more than a retail operation. They are a hangout, your best friend, your shaman. They are your coach, voice of reason, and sometimes, the little devil on your left shoulder saying "go ahead, buy it anyway". They are your training buddies, your barometer of the local economy. They are the Interbike for those of us who can't go. They are where the local guys get their own 15 minutes of fame. They care about you, not because you buy stuff from them, but because they do. You give your time to them, help them unload shipping containers in exchange for a beer afterwards and a sneak peek at the new toys. You help them move locations. They teach you how to repair an STI lever.
They are there for you. They just happen to sell stuff. That is a good LBS.
A poor LBS is there to sell you stuff. You walk in, buy an inner tube, and then leave unfulfilled.
Swimming Workout of the Day:
Favourite Swim Sets:
2020 National Masters Champion - M50-54 - 50m Butterfly
They are there for you. They just happen to sell stuff. That is a good LBS.
A poor LBS is there to sell you stuff. You walk in, buy an inner tube, and then leave unfulfilled.
Swimming Workout of the Day:
Favourite Swim Sets:
2020 National Masters Champion - M50-54 - 50m Butterfly