How to get the best from your LBS.
Don’t say “I want the standard model as the less aggressive geometry on the WSD will comprise my riding style”
Do say “All my riding clothes are purple, that pink will clash horribly. Can I have it in black? Black is really slimming”.
Don’t say “I don’t want a 29er they’re just a marketing fad. Besides I do a lot of Alpine downhill and prefer smaller stronger wheels”.
Do say “Ooh look at that cute baby one!”
Don’t say “I want a full face helmet for my holiday in Morzine”
Do say “Can I have one of those motorbikey ones? I don’t like people to see my face when I’m sweaty”.
Don’t say “Can I have some mineral oil I want to bleed and service my M785s”
Do say “Is that the pink stuff my boyfriend needs to fix my bike?”
Don’t say “I’d like a saddle mounted tool kit”.
Do say “Can I have one of those make-up bags for under the seat”
If possible take a man with you. Any man will do.
If you don’t have a man available, then start every sentence with “My boyfriend said I should check”.
If all else fails, wear skimpy shorts, pout, look confused and wait for a free service.