I would expect a shop to inform an obvious noob about what they should do (fit brake, fit foot retention). On the other hand if I wanted to buy a bike without pedals I wouldn't expect to be hassled into buying some for fear of some legal bollocks. "I have pedals at home already, sonny". It's just a question of common sense. The first corner should sort 'em out anyway.. bit of gravel rash is good for the soul.
I would expect a shop to inform an obvious noob about what they should do (fit brake, fit foot retention). On the other hand if I wanted to buy a bike without pedals I wouldn't expect to be hassled into buying some for fear of some legal bollocks. "I have pedals at home already, sonny". It's just a question of common sense. The first corner should sort 'em out anyway.. bit of gravel rash is good for the soul.