Originally Posted by
Frreed
Why is there so much love for the LBS? I get supporting shops in the area where you ride, getting good service when it comes to repairs, fitting and all the usual arguments.…
For those of us who are serious about cycling, we walk into a shop with some idea about what we want and what we need. I would hope that employees at the LBS would be able to fill in the blanks. I'm just not finding that.
Originally Posted by
ltxi
A good LBS is like a good indy auto mechanic....worth it's weight/a treasure. ...
Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Wow. Another LBS thread. Haven't seen a new one in maybe a week…
I previously posted my tribute to my LBS on this Road Cycling thread,
”Do You Work / Maintain Your Own Bikes?,” not to brag, but to portray an ideal siuation:
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
… Having the LBS do it all, in my case is a really good deal. The shop is one block away, and they will fix many things at a convenient time for me. They are so expert that they can do these things quickly, better than me, and often spot problems that I did not see. Whenever I leave the shop, the bikes ride as if new again.
Because the bikes are a major transportation mode for me, keeping them in good repair is critical. We save a lot of money on transportation, so further using the LBS is even more cost-effective. I tip well, not, "To Insure Prompt Service," but because I am so appreciative of their work. Hats off to Back Bay Bikes.