TrentonMakes Posted March 3, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2015 In the 2000s when I was riding a lot I used to frequent an LBS that was midway between home and work - easy to stop by on the way home. They used to have a big ol' hound dog hanging around. I love places of business that have pets. But I had some issues with this shop - and based on the "three strikes" rule I wrote them off.My daughter's scout troop had a visit to the same shop this weekend and I went with her (took my son along). I hadn't set foot in the place in at least 8 years - I have to say it was nice to see the place - aside from a relocated sales counter it looks the same. No one I remembered was working there but I see it's the same husband-and-wife owners. I had fun showing my son the expensive bikes (including a FS MTB for $12K), and he enjoyed the shralpin video that was on.I plunked down $12 for a new pair of sorely needed MTB grips... we'll see if I end up going back.....hm. Boring story is boring. oh well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 3, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2015 Is there a roadie version of shralpin? I remember the slam dancing thread over in Road at BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 3, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 3, 2015 Was the dog still there? I love independently owned places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 3, 2015 Share #4 Posted March 3, 2015 I lost my LBS the day after Thanksgiving (a true Black Thursday). They closed up They were only 3 miles from the house. The owner was a great guy. Several yeas ago he took over a splinter cycling group looking for a home and treated them (and eventually me) very well. I hope you have good luck with your second go around with this LBS, Trenton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted March 3, 2015 Was the dog still there? I love independently owned places. No, given the time that elapsed since my last visit, I'm sure that dog has long since passed away. I both live and work at different places than when I used to frequent this shop, but it's still pretty much the most convenient one for me. Wonder if the owners will remember me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted March 3, 2015 Share #6 Posted March 3, 2015 I find myself stopping at Performance or REI near work for stuff I need. (Tires, tubes, etc,) But recently I took a few of my older bikes to our LBS for tune ups. Its stuff I could have done myself, but I've been putting it off because I'm too lazy. I didn't realize that since the last time I was there, that he had moved to a smaller, less expensive location due to slow sales. I really need to shop there more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 4, 2015 Share #7 Posted March 4, 2015 No, given the time that elapsed since my last visit, I'm sure that dog has long since passed away. I both live and work at different places than when I used to frequent this shop, but it's still pretty much the most convenient one for me. Wonder if the owners will remember me. I'd say there is a decent chance, given your position on the height bell curve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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