shanga Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Just thought I'd make a little post about local bike shops. In this day and age it is very easy to just go on line see what your after and click the buy it now button. Whilst however online shopping can get you a cheap deal, and often free delivery, it can however give you sub standard knock off parts too. On line simply doesn't do all those other things a LBS can do. Your Local bike shop can normally: Complete repairs, Source odd parts supply the necessities there and then Allow you to try things like Boots n Helmets on. Easy return of items if faulty / don't fit correctly offer help and advice Dig you out a hole, (where not even 24hr delivery can assist) link you up with like minded folks, trials practice areas etc have some witty banter. Not to mention your helping the local economy, rather than an importer / faceless warehouse etc. All that and some don't cost much, if any more than the tinterweb. Saying all that I really must mention my new (as I am just getting into trials) LBS. Ian @ SGS Trialsport - http://www.strathgarage.co.uk/page_2789183.html The assistance he has offered has been fantastic, from tips to parts, and all at competitive prices. Ran by a man passionate about trials, assisting like minded folks. Hopefully you have a LBS like mine near you !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breagh Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Well said, support those that support the sport and try to keep it local. The scene in Fife is great . Big Ians a great guy though he still thinks it's 1979. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) Local Trials specialist for me, they put something back into our sport Edited November 23, 2015 by johnnyboxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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