You are not of this planet, are you?Originally Posted by GLC1968
And I don't like bacon, myself.
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Thread: LBS - love them or hate them?
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12-15-2008, 06:41 PM #1
zippadee-doo-dah
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2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager
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12-15-2008, 11:05 PM #2
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I'm another non-bacon-loving alien. Originally Posted by Zen
Oh, and I'm happy with my LBS.
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12-16-2008, 08:15 AM #3
just call me wilma
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Probably not. Originally Posted by Zen
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12-16-2008, 08:32 AM #4
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I used to love my new LBS (I moved). Bought my bike from them last year, had a question about the price I'd seen another shop charging for the bike, and they split me the difference. Great, I thought, an honest shop. I also thought it was nice that it came with free lifetime tune-ups and they offered a tire protection plan, which I've used. But lately I've been less enamoured with them. I've spent a decent amount of money there, I've brought in family and they've shopped there as well. Yet every time I walk in, it's as if they've never seen me before. Not the slightest hint of recognition. Now they've moved to a sleek new store, and it really changed the feel from local shop to big corporation. It also doesn't help that I live in a fairly wealthy town (though I am not one of the lucky ones
), so their focus seems to be on selling higher-end gear. My old LBS used to give a discount if you were doing a charity ride, this place is like "Oh, that's nice, fork over the cash." I'm thinking I'd like to learn how to do things myself and only use them as a back-up. Or find another LBS, though it's so convenient to have a place right down the road.
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12-16-2008, 10:06 AM #5
Enjoying the Ride
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I guess I'm really bacon.
I would like to support a LBS, and try to but a lot of time I wind up at REI. Between the selection and the fact that they are only shop open when I am off work on the weekdays, it makes it a little easier (plus, I am a member, so I do get the discounts
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12-16-2008, 10:24 AM #6
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I LOVE my LBS...I'm making cookies for the guys this weekend!
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12-16-2008, 11:47 AM #7
Don't worry, be happy!
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Ditto. Originally Posted by shellkay1212
Nothing like showing up with warm cookies to turn the LBS guys into your friends.
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12-16-2008, 01:07 PM #8
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Cookies for mine, too! Jeez, I wonder if they're inundated with them?
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