Originally Posted by
Sir Real
To those who tip the mechanics at their LBS. Do you also tip your auto mechanics? HVAC techs? Phone or cable techs? Handyman? Plumber?
If not, why not? These guys are basically doing the same thing as the bike mechanics.
True, but my bike (and the optimal performance of the bike) is much more important to me than my car, or HVAC. That being said, I've given my auto mechanic beer before. Heck, I've even left beer for the trash collectors during the holiday season.