Quote Originally Posted by Trek420 View Post
I agree that box store bikes are meant to break within blocks of the store often dangerously and most can't be fixed. I'm glad that you have a great LBS. But I disagree with his approach. Because most of these riders will never ride again, or leave with the impression that bike shops are snobs.
Trek, I disagree. My LBS said that it is a huge liability issue, and that is why he and other shops won't touch a bike from Walmart. The small shops should not endanger their livelihood and their ability to keep their businesses profitable because of these type of Walmart bikes. If they do a repair, and the Walmart bike breaks down again in a short time, which it will, or the bicyclist is injured or killed, the small shops do not have the funds to pay to defend themselves against the frivolous lawsuits. It is that simple. My LBS is merely a smart and wise businessman.

Darcy