I really don't get it. How do bike shops stay in business with so many online retailers around.
I'm sure they make most of their money from working on bikes, and selling to impulse shoppers or dedicated customers, but still... prices at my local bike shops are AT LEAST 50% higher than what I can get stuff for online.
The only reason I buy stuff from my local shop back home despite prices is because the owner is a cool dude. Not all shops are like that though lthumbsdown:
I'm sure they make most of their money from working on bikes, and selling to impulse shoppers or dedicated customers, but still... prices at my local bike shops are AT LEAST 50% higher than what I can get stuff for online.
The only reason I buy stuff from my local shop back home despite prices is because the owner is a cool dude. Not all shops are like that though lthumbsdown: