Originally Posted by Dave Cutter

I HATE stationary cycling... I think most people do. But if the LBS setup a dozen el-cheapie trainers and let customers bring in their own bicycles and setup and ride as a group for free. A projection screen and a cycling video would be a nice extra touch as well. At least they could have a dozen cyclist in their shop on a cold week night.

And why does NONE of the LBS's have a decent web page********** Any geek could put up a forum/chat room for the LBS. Yet... I can't even check to see what might be in stock at the LBS's.

Why not a LBS parking lot "classic bicycle show" in the summer. Other places do something similar with classic cars. Or maybe a Saturday afternoon [hot dog] cook-out for customers in early summer?

How about a bicycle tool loaner program for customers who buy bicycles from the LBS? LBS's... need to find ways to create a new business model that fulfills needs that Internet stores can't. Even if that means... inventing a new need.