Some shops not so good I guess.

Where I live is low population density and very few bike shops. But the closest shop to me is about the best shop I have ever seen. Owner has been in the shop since his dad started it. He has helped create the local mountain bike trails and leads weekly shop rides. A few of the mechanics are some of the top racers in the state. I love the shop. I feel guilty when I buy bike stuff anywhere else, and try hard not to. I hope they are around forever.