I belive in sharing the wealth; that is supporting LBS and getting great deals on the various on line bicycle shops. If your LBS is not to your liking try another and another even if it is a little bit out of your way. LBS can be helpfull in offering advise or if you are trying to fix something on your bike and you get "stuck" LBS will help you out. I like to "tip" LBS for their advise or help a coulpe of dollars. It also builds a sense of community. Personally I would like to in the future to open up my own bicycle shop so I like to visit many of them and there is a wide range of attitude, service, ect...