$50 at the LBS. What would you do?

[loudtiger]

Recently got a gift card to the LBS but I’m having trouble coming up with what to buy. Feels like I have everything I need at the moment, and I’m currently in the process of paring sown some of my gear anyway.

Name your top essential item and I’ll go buy it if they carry it.

[oliver1850]

I'd probably buy a cassette or other consumable drivetrain component.

[mtechnica]

Tubes

[jtbadge]

Tubes or half a pair of bibs - most of us need need new ones.

[slowpoke]

- Spurcycle bell if they carry 'em
- decent set of lights for that friend that rides without lights

[nmrt]

i would buy something that rarely comes on sale.

[jtakeda]

I’d buy tools, a helmet, cleats, tubes, or shift cables/brake cables.

[kppolich]

Chain, new bottles, rear light, or put it towards some nice glasses or shoes.

[AngryScientist]

depends on the LBS and what they carry.

if they are a spec dealer, i'd probably buy a baselayer, i really like the ones they make, and 50 bucks is a good excuse to pick up another.

otherwise, depending on if i like the bike shop, maybe a shop jersey.

[Brusselsprouts]

Tires

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[R3awak3n]

Bartape, my lbs carries my favorite one. Actually have to swing by this weekend to get some

[NYCfixie]

Bike light(s).

Mine never seem charged so I have a few in the hopes that at least one will always be charged.

[spiderman]

Perhaps you already have
The perfect park tool...
Perhaps this is what
You’d never buy yourself
But what the gift certificate
Was meant to buy!

[Gummee]

Originally Posted by spiderman

Perhaps you already have
The perfect park tool...
Perhaps this is what
You’d never buy yourself
But what the gift certificate
Was meant to buy!

I've already got the spork, both bottle openers, and the BBQ tools. May have to get one of these too!

M

[WNC rider]

Personally, if I really didn't need anything, I'd buy consumables and donate them to the local bike thrift shop. Or ask a neighbor / friend if their kids have any bicycle needs at this time and buy something for them.