Are mechanics not interested in new gear???
Nah, it complicates our lives trying to fix it, and we scramble to do repairs
when the Gear Heads from the rest of the country Tour through here in the summer,
and stuff breaks that no Local can afford , so the LBS does not have ..
Like DA 10, or Campag 11 speed spares.. in stock..
Manager , being a Sailor, has a Jury rig Knack.. that is always a good thing
to get your boat ashore. w/o having the USCG try to find you out there,
just. floating in the survival suit..