Less knowledge, fewer skills, and a fat wallet. I have come to realize over the past couple months of riding with various groups, the new riders drop big dollars on trivial "latest thing" products. The "new" LBS is more of a boutique shop. Pricey, exotic bikes, components and clothing. Its a very different rider out on the group rides I do. Lawyers, stock brokers, businessmen, these guys are loaded and drop huge amounts of money on their bikes. I overheard one say that his time is worth more than what the bike shop would charge to do some work on his bike, so why not have the bike shop work on it. Most of these guys would have a hard time changing a tire anyway.