Originally Posted by Looigi

I like working on my bikes and value the experience. Even if it costs a bit more, it's worth it to me. Plus I don't have to take the bike to the LBS, explain things to them, be without it, pick it up, and then be disappointed with what they did or didn't do or screwed up. When I do it, I know the quality of work...and what's going to get done about it if it's wrong.