Originally Posted by
lshaped
i find bike shop staff more annoying than hipsters- doesn't matter which shop i go into i always get an unfriendly look when i enter, am made to feel like what i am riding couldn't possibly compare to what they ride, that they have far superior cycling knowledge than i do and that i should shine their carbon soled roadie shoes! i hate this stuff- i can't figure out why the bike shop community has such disdain for customers. i don't want to look like lance and wear jerseys for cycling teams i've never heard of , nor do i want a lesson on gear ratios, just answer my questions with a smile and make me feel welcome what is so difficult about that.
I love the staff at my local shop...the bigger LBS in the next town has much more inventory, but unless it's a "have to have it now" thing, I'd rather let my local guy order it. He knows me, knows my kids, asks what's up, shoots the breeze....the whole deal. Now, you take a look at him, judge him by his appearance and you'd assume he's just another hipster. But he's also a business owner, responsible citizen and really nice guy who just wants to ride his bike, and get me back riding mine.