I see a lot of similarity between indie book stores, and bicycle shops. Both ebb and flow as seasons, tastes, and availability change, in addition to competing with big box and online stores. They are part of our communities that appeal and serve broad segments of people, supporting them should be encouraged.
Funnily enough, I was walking down the street in a nearby city before a play to see what was new. I sort of mentally observe that a bike store in the area was still there that had been there 45 years ago when I was an undergrad and probably wasn't new then.
