You are reading a single comment by @dubtap and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
@dubtap
The LBS model is set up to repair and maintain your bikes for you, not to cater to the hobbyist/DIY enthusiast. You give them bike, they order in part and fit it 4 days later when it arrives.
Mine has absolutely no stock of anything but workshop always heaving and the fact I can't walk up and even buy a set of Avid disc pads or even a replacement spoke in an emergency doesn't bother them a jot.
The internet is creating new business models for some mechanics, I know there are guys in NYC and Aus whose whole business is building bikes/repairng and parts sourced from mail order for customers. No stock held at all.