Seems kind of amateurish to give her a bike with a brake squeal. I'm sure a professional bike mechanic would not do that
Wanna bet?
Seriously, I really like my LBS but their mechanic, though skilled, can get lazy.
A few visits ago I went in for a "tune up". I test rode the bike in the parking lot and the brakes stopped better but squealed.
I brought it back in and he said "There's probably just some dirt on the rim" It was a quick fix, but his response was totally lame.
I think I now have a reputation in the shop as that "pain in the ass customer" I am proud to say that all repairs and adjustments are
done right the first time.