I bought my new bike from a different lbs. Mainly due to the crabbing that started this thread, but also because they had the brand I wanted. This shop was just ok on service. The guy who helped me took time to make sure the fit was right and swapped out a seat post for me. Then I told him I wanted a different seat. He was more concerned about how the seat looked than how if felt! Honestly I had to tell him that when my fat @#$ was on the seat, no one would know how cool it is!!! They also did not ask if I needed any accessories. I was prepared to buy a set of slicks, a rack, shoes and clipless pedals. When it came time to check out those, I got passed off to a less than enthusiastic guy who didn't seem to want to show me anything. I said maybe I will wait. Then I went to REI, got tons of help and spend some serious dough!!!

I did take your advice. I went on a quiet day, still chilly out and the shop was nearly empty. I guess my solution is less time in the shop, more time on the seat!!!!