Originally Posted by
softreset
I'm on the short side and if I have a bike that I can't properly test ride I have another mechanic do it. We never, ever adjust the handlebar/stem position or the saddle height/position without prior permission from the customer. So no... they will not always lower the saddle.
I rarely get any work done at LBS anymore. But recently I had them cut the carbon steerer on my fork because I don't have a proper saw guide and paying them $20 was worth it to me over buying the saw guide for nearly the same price. Long story short, I left it there for an hour, picked it up and went to ride and my saddle was about 4 inches lower. The mechanic is like 5'4 so I'm sure he lowered it but I'm not sure why he needed to test ride it after cutting the steerer