I don't plan to crash, but if I do, wearing gloves and covering most of the rest of my body can help. I still have small scars on my hands after I fell in the velodrome many years ago. Gloves would have helped. I'll just get a basic pair.
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PhotoJoe
I'm curious which bike shop you went to that you liked so much? I'm in LA, as well.
Let me seal the deal first and then I'll share this info. Just keep in mind that this store is not in LA county anymore since I had to expand my search beyond that.