Originally Posted by
Slackerprince
"Rule#49:
Keep the rubber side down.It is completely unacceptable to intentionally turn one’s steed upside down for any reason under any circumstances. Besides the risk of scratching the saddle, levers and stem, it is unprofessional and a disgrace to your loyal steed. The risk of the bike falling over is increased, wheel removal/replacement is made more difficult and your bidons will leak. The only reason a bicycle should ever be in an upside down position is during mid-rotation while crashing. This Rule also applies to upside down saddle-mount roof bars.23"
This !
+ if the LBS sees the scraches on your hoods and saddle, they will put you in the category of "This guy doesnt give a ****, about his bike..." "He could have bumped/droped the drive side, bending the der hanger, causing the RD to go in the spokes." ... and then you would have to explain what came first, but by then, their mides are already made up... so they proly wont bend over backwards to help you. Now, if you bring them an immaculate bike ...