Now that my A events are behind I took out the MTB to begin saddle time for the Iceman Cometh race in November. The thumb shifter has been sticking and I thought that I could open it up, lube it, and be out the door and on my way. Well, things didn't go well and I ended up with a coil spring in my hand. After 15 minutes of trying to put the shifter back together I took the bike to the LBS. The store was closing soon and I decided to leave the bike with them and asked about a tune-up. The mechanic looked the bike over and that is when the oh-oh's and oh-no's started. The bike is three years old but I have not had the shock serviced, bottom bracket serviced, brake pads replaced or hydraulic system serviced. The “ouch factor” will exceed $300.
