Originally Posted by Ghazmh

LBS-no. I consider paying top dollar for parts and service tip enough. I'm mindful that I can buy water bottles, tires, clothes, tubes, bar tape, etc, etc online for less money but I go to my LBS to ensure I have an LBS. I did tip a non-LBS bike shop when I broke down on the CCRT. I limped a few miles to a trail side bike shop.mthe mech adjusted my stretched rear derailer cable on the spot and only charged me a few bucks labor. I tipped him and stop in there a few times a year for bottled water.