It does seem that there are some specialty LBSs out there. I have seen one or two "race only" stores. Get near the beach and they can be cruiser / comfort only. You need to see if there is another shop around that caters to your needs. There are so many aspects to cycling, oten one LBS does not do it all. I find that I go to several different ones depending on what I need.
But you say you would prefer to support your LBS; however they prefer not to support you.
That pretty much says it all. That is like trying to be loyal to a speed shop when you really need Auto Zone.