Originally Posted by
drlogik
That's what's great about this forum. I'm the exact opposite but I can totally relate to the fine dining. Given the choice between my favorite local shop (Which I posted earlier in this thread), I'll take them over my favorite restaurant.
Then again, we have a LOT of great restaurants in my town but only one great bike shop, so I guess, in a way they, have a lot of competition! ROFL....
About 10 years ago, I'd agree. In current times with chain stores, skillset that might take more than one visit to address bicycle work, costs, & the ability to buy the tools needed for doing it at home has changed it. Could I do without both, restaurants & bicycle shops? Likely so, but I would rather not go to the grocery store, prepare the meal, cook, & clean up sometimes. Being American is great like that at times.