Originally Posted by
GirlAnachronism
I think the mechanically inclined often underestimate how difficult these things are for those of us with less talent. I can generally figure most stuff out, but I mess up as much stuff as I fix, and I have some friends who are great riders and racers and have no business being anywhere near a wrench. It's easy enough to say "oh bikes are simple anyone can figure it out" when it comes easily to you.
I think the main difference between the more mechanically inclined and the less is that when the "more inclined" broke a bunch of stuff, they kept trying to figure it out and didn't quit. The "more inclined" enjoy it and keep trying. Others get frustrated and lose all motivation. It looks like its easy when you see them working, but what you see is the result of a lot of screw-ups