‘While many reasons have been given for that falloff, we firmly believe the theory that most manufacturers and retailers are selling “the wrong bikes for the wrong reason.” Nowhere is that more apparent than here in Vancouver, where manufacturers, retailers, advocates, and city officials continue to conflate the distinct worlds of sport and transportation cycling, to the detriment of the latter.’
Source: Lack of transport retailers a barrier to everyday biking in Vancouver
The Bikeport recognizes this problem in Brampton also. That’s why the online offering of bicycles and accessories is organized by purpose and function.