Originally Posted by
NoRacer
Yep. I agree with your synopsis, but there are some folks who don't seem to have (or want to have) the mechanical skills to do their own work. If everyone did, bike shops would be like WallyMarts focused on selling.
Although I acknowledge that a LBS has a limited use for me I still think I use their services more than the "average" American cyclist who, since they are not using their bike as much, wouldn't need as much maintenance as I do. Plus, I still like the "bike store culture" and stop in occasionally just to say hi.
Originally Posted by
NoRacer
Heck, GB, get some studded tires (mine are coming tomorrow) and we'll go up into the mountains. I'll drive.
Ugh! I'm fretting the studs this year. I made a firm decision that the bike to mount them on would be the Kogswell. Now, Peter White is saying he will not stock any more in 650b this season. I could buy 700's and put them on the fixie or the Coho, but I just don't like the compatibility with how I ride those bikes. I've scouted around and there are some Euro companies that carry the 650b's (so they are available in Europe). I might order some from overseas, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.