It's OFFICIAL! I'm going to be an LBS owner!

[sbctwin]

My favorite LBS added a ramp to their front door. They also added a 'handicap' type door (don't know what it is called, but one of those buttons you push to open the door). It sure is handy to have one of those hydrolic type doors when you are trying to wheel your bike in.

At least one road bike with 650 wheels for your shorter riders. That is what sold me on my LBS, they actually had something in stock for me to try. They even ordered in another bike with 650 wheels for me to compare to and I didn't have to buy. There was no guarantee that I would buy either bike from them, but their willingness to work with me to find a bike that fit me, was what convinced me that I would get my road bike from them.

At least a few 'plus' size biking clothes if you can swing it for those of us who aren't in your 'normal' range...

[GLC1968]

Congratulations!! That's so awesome!!

I want to second (or third) the hours of operation thing. I can't tell you how many times we've shopped at Performance or REI in place of our two LBS's because they closed at 6 pm during the week (or were closed on Sundays).

I agree with the idea of being well stocked on 'right now' items (like 650 tubes with long stems! ). I also think you should strive to carry clothing that you can't find everywhere else. I don't buy my PI shorts from my LBS because I can get them cheaper online. I would by unusual jerseys or socks if they carried them.

And this is something that I saw at the shop where I had my fitting done (it's no longer there) and I thought it was a GREAT idea. If you are in an area where there is good biking and/or you plan to have rides leave from your shop, this is SO cool. They had a vending machine outside that dispensed things like tubes, gels, sunscreen wipes, electrolyte tabs, chamois buttr, patch kits, bars, socks, etc. Local cyclists LOVED it because they could get emergency supplies even when the shop was closed. This shop also had an outside water spout (potable) and a work stand that was bolted to the porch for general use.