Originally Posted by Sh8ker
I have no problem going to across town to shop if the LBS is no good, even to buy something like a new blinking light. I live a couple blocks from a shop that will remain nameless but will refuse to enter because I don't think I should have to deal with four employees standing around ripping on my conversion because I can't afford one of the new bikes in their window. Don't get me wrong the owners are nice folks but they need to know that people aren't going to shop where they feel uncomfortable.
the first time i walked into my LBS with my beater they never said a negative word about it. never tried to get me to upgrade anything. theyre a pretty small bike shop. i like them. but as far as selection goes...they suck in that department and they have to special order stuff. theyre really nice guys though and have installed stuff for free and even gave me a discount on some parts.