DaFishMan wrote:
My shop became an official shop just like a week ago. And yes I do ride a bike. The reason I asked is that people go through ...more
DaFishMan wrote:
My shop became an official shop just like a week ago. And yes I do ride a bike. The reason I asked is that people go through different thing faster so I wanted to stock all the parts that people go through quicker than other parts. I know what parts I go through quickest but that doesn't mean what I do is the common for everyone.
Tubes, tires, grips, cables, brake pads, pedals. I would have a bunch of each on hand in several different colors.
As to bars, have like 5-10 sets in stock, frames maybe 1-3. Couple sets of cranks (do diff spindle sizes and a couple levels from 8 spline cheapos to higher end 48 spline and some 22 MM spindles etc).
Make sure to let riders know you can order stuff up, and try to be comparable price to mailorder. Maybe price match mailorder if you can.
Also if able, try to have stuff that's ordered delivered faster than mailorder. That's a HUGE factor.
Offer incentives like if you buy bars and grips, a good deal on labor (or free) for installation for simple stuff. Kids are broke, so charging a TON for part installs isn't gonna bring em in-they will just go online.
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