Originally Posted by
RH Clark
There's a difference between getting paid for your time and milking a customer for every dime they will spend. I've worked for the public for years AND I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
I am however getting the feeling that most bike shops are the latter with a few posters trying to justify it. Thanks, I'll figure out the mechanics. It isn't all that complicated.
I have been active in cycling since the mid 70’s and never have encountered the type of bike shops you describe so perhaps a bit of self reflection might be in order.