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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: willem on October 11, 2007, 03:07:19 pm

Title: RIP another LBS... Curse you WalMart!
Post by: willem on October 11, 2007, 03:07:19 pm

Bad Day - Good Day
For 3 years I've had a terrific LBS just 1/4 mile from the house. Great guys to hang with, figure out how to keep the 856's running, and just talk bikes with. They always told me about good deals - "Hey you want a new WTB seat for $8?" - and even shared their private pump track. Yesterday they closed doors suddenly.
On the bright side I scored a new Giant Trance for half price...
And now, as my wife reminded me, I have too many bikes. Again. ...but alas, not enough bike shops!

Title: Re: RIP another LBS... Curse you WalMart!
Post by: orange on October 11, 2007, 06:46:29 pm

sign of the times... looks like there will be a widening of the gap between the walmarts and the custom manufacturers/frame builders who sell direct with nothing in between in the shape of an LBS :-(

Title: Re: RIP another LBS... Curse you WalMart!
Post by: shovelon on October 12, 2007, 03:30:50 am

Let us know how you like it you lucky dog!

Title: Re: RIP another LBS... Curse you WalMart!
Post by: jeffhop on October 12, 2007, 05:44:31 am

trance....mmmm nice.