Yet another reason to think that Fort Worth is probably the most stealthily bike friendly city in the country. Yes, we have the shops with pretense, but we have just as many (more, actually) where the owners and staff are friendly and get to know you before they try to sell you something. Hell, even the Performance Bike had the good sense to hire the mechanic (who happens to specialize in vintage work) who became available when another shop closed.
Slightly related... I know my mom has had problems, not so much in bike shops, but with other merchants, when she goes in ready to spend money, and they talk down to her and don't take her seriously because she's old. Absolutely infuriates her.
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bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."