Originally Posted by
i RIDE
Hey, I wasn't really complaining or trying to criticize the mech. I was happy to pay him for his help and friendliness; I know they have to make a living too. Working full time while being at uni (fyi); so yeah money is something I'd rather save. I was more thinking along the lines of perhaps I could of bought my own tap at $15 per tap and used it in the future; as Im starting to do a lot of my own bike work. Anyways sorry if I offended any of you, I'll think of that in the future.
Dude, I don't think you're gonna fit in around here. You're WAY too polite and humble! Didn't anybody tell you how the internet works!
JK obviously.
One suggestion is to try to make friends among the cycling community, get to know who the wrenches are, and who you can borrow tools from. Or if not borrow (you never know who will lose or damage your tools), maybe they'll just do it for free if it's quick & easy like that -- especially to help out a college student. Also, check around if your school has a bike co-op, or try to rustle up some friends and start one.