Originally Posted by
Telly
the only downside is that most businesses don't have bike stands or don't allow bikes inside, and with the rate of thefts rising dramatically, I can't really shop at larger department stores and tend to shop at small grocery or convenience stores where I have a good view of the bike.
Nice post and good thoughts.
I view this as an upside. Whatever I need from any department store I can buy on ebay for a fraction and have it mailed to me. I'd rather support small local businesses than slave labor corps like Walmart--those that allow me to either bring my bike inside or lean it against glass where I can watch it while inside.