Tales from the LBS.... When the day starts like this you KNOW your in trouble..

[TrekTheKaty]

What a bummer. Did you write the Best of Craig's List, Letter from the bike shop? We laughed so hard--then showed it to my BIL. He frowned and said, "I think this is me?!"

We buy the occasional accessory online, but make a habit of purchasing from our local bike shop--because when you need it NOW, you'll be glad they're there.

A business associate just expressed interest in buying a bike. I told him lots of fun stories to encourage him to give it a try. Then he explicitly asked where to buy a bike. "Anywhere except WalMart or any other big box store." I explained they are inferior quality and frequently put together wrong. He said, "but they are name brands? My kids bikes are from WalMart are perfectly safe." Time to walk away. (Pet peeve--don't ask if you don't want my advice.)

Cavemen: Try the aviation industry. Planes don't know you're a girl, but most boys can't deal with a female captain. It's too hard on their very big, fragile ego.

Bleeker: Thanks, I'll have to try that.

Running Mommy--you posted while I was typing. Sorry to hear that you no longer feel that you can vent here. I didn't think you were out of line, but try this: http://www.craigslist.org/about/best...192150038.html I don't think the people you were referring to will end up here, but.......