C3220 - Sporting goods, bicycle repair

Operational Details
Most sporting goods stores will specialize in one major product and carry small inventories of other associated products.

Fishing stores sell fishing poles, reels, hooks, flies, sinkers, bait and wearing apparel such as waders, rain gear, rubber boats, hats, and mosquito netting.

Bicycle shops sell a variety of bicycles and accessories, special shoes, riding shorts, tops and headgear. Bicycles are repaired by replacing worn out or defective parts. Adjustments to brakes, gears, and chain modifications may also be done..

Marine and boat shops sell boats, outboard and inboard motors, kayaks, rubber raft and other specialized sailing craft. Parts are sold, but seldom are any repairs done.

Outdoor shops sell hiking and climbing equipment, tents, outerwear, protective eye glasses, hiking boots, maps, compasses, water bottles, mountain bikes, etc.

What is common in all sporting goods shops, regardless of the product sold, is that they are retail in nature. The workers are involved in shipping and receiving, stocking shelves, acting as the cashier and generally dealing with customers over the counter. Some demonstration of the product may also be undertaken. Included are how to ride a mountain bike, climb an obstacle course, how to adjust ropes and use ice picks, how to properly adjust a backpack, and how a kayak is to be used etc.

SIC Codes
000000212 - Sporting goods
000000213 - Bicycle repair