Originally Posted by
clengman
So you don't think the mechanics deserve to be paid for their time?
I figure either you spend some money on tools and learn to do it yourself, or you can pay a skilled laborer to do it for you.
There's a difference between getting paid for your time and milking a customer for every dime they will spend. I've worked for the public for years AND I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
I am however getting the feeling that most bike shops are the latter with a few posters trying to justify it. Thanks, I'll figure out the mechanics. It isn't all that complicated.