I'd like to see more higher end bikes in small sizes/WSD available to try in the shop. As a women with a very "womenly" geometry (short reach, long legs) I am frustrated by the lack of choices for me when I walk into a shop and look at bikes. Yes, I want carbon and high end components.
I do understand the inventory issue though, a shop doesn't want to get stuck with bikes they don't think will sell. It's a risk for me to have to order a bike without having a chance to ride it though. My last two bikes have been purchased this way and luckily worked out. I do appreciate the shop that is willing to work including special orders, swapping components etc. to get me what I need/like and not try to sell me something I don't want or like just because it is what they have. Maybe if more women start buying higher end bikes it will get better.