Originally Posted by
Digital_Cowboy
I've talked with the staff at length at several of the LBS' in my area and once they start working on a bike their insurance won't let them let a bike leave unless it is "safe." So it is "cheaper" in the long run not to even do a safety check on said bike, because once they start working on it they are obligated to make it safe.
You're kidding I hope!
Where I work the insurance company has no issues with any customer refusing an estimate and leaving with an unrepaired bike. Nor would they have any issues with a customer deciding to buy a new bike instead and having the bike leave in the metal recycler!