Originally Posted by
Iride01
Even if they don't fork out the potential $300 that a helmet might cost, they might buy a water bottle holder or pair of gloves while there.
If LBS's ostracize people browsing and just trying stuff on, then they'll definitely be out of business.
While maybe they shouldnt ostracize people for trying stuff on then buying online, I dont think a winning business model is to encourage it, or even like it.
I have bought stuff online countless times after having gone to one of the two shops near me I buy from. Ive done that because the shop flat out doesnt have what I want, but I went there with the intent to buy if they did have what I want.