well in our little lbs the poor economy is rearing it's ugly head. We are trying to make it, but truth be told... we may not.
People are not buying new bikes, or the ones they are buying are the cheaper mtn bikes and comfort bikes.
Our service department is booming. We have a virtual herd in the service bay, but even the service bikes arent bringing in much revenue. People are balking at a 40.00 tune up. They want the absolute minimum done.
We have become known as more of a mountain shop, so we have had some success there, but road bike sales are flat. I did sell two womens road bikes in the last couple of weeks, but that's been it for awhile. Luckily we still have the snowbirds to sell comfort bikes to. And it seems they are not as effected by all of this.
It sucks really. Our little shop has so much potential, but the credit markets have tightened up so much that we are cash poor. And without cash... your toast.
sigh...
So I'm home today, searching online for a "real" job. And yes, I do plan on going for a ride once it warms up a bit to clear my head. I'm thinking I may even take running son on a mtn bike ride after he finishes his homework.