I love my shop even though it doesn't have everything I want. I do most the work myself because I like to and I don't have too hard a time figuring things out, but I usually go to the shop to make sure I did it right. My first hub overhaul, wheel build, cable routing, etc. were taken in for a short review. Heck, some shops offer free tune ups/adjustments for life if you buy a bike from them.
Since I've become a "regular" they give me a lot of freebies. I ate **** a few days ago and the mechanic trued my wheel for free
Originally Posted by
spcialzdspksman
I think the
Bike Kitchen is the solution to everyone's problems.
If it doesn't exist in your area, you can actually start one up.
one of the best places to go to to learn anything and everything there is about bikes.
This
I got my frame, BB, pedals, chain ring, and front wheel at the bike co-op for very little money. I also met people that sold me nice handle bars, stems, and cranks for fairly cheap.