I have roughly 4 independent LBSs in my metro area. One is within 2 miles and is the one I have visited most often. The guys are really nice, but every time I have asked a question about my road bike I've been told (by three different sales guys), "I don't ride road bikes." Not much for woman, either. I visited another very popular shop next to a hoity-toity college campus and they were okay, but still just "eh."

But then last night...I found LBS mecca! I had heard of this LBS, but it is a bit of a haul so I'd been hitting my more local LBS. Never again - this was by far the most woman-friendly of them all. They had Terry, ShBeest, Sheila Moon, and even the Basil panniers! Everyone was exceptionally nice and knowledgeable. They even do fittings! It was awesome.

Sorry - I just had to share! I feel like Goldilocks, lol.