The fact is a bicycle is a very simple machine for the average guy that know mechanics.
I grew up on a farm and knowing mechanics was necessary, and came naturally. When I was 12 I even had my New Departure rear disc brake assembly apart. These days I do all the external car maintenance myself, and even have overhauled an automatic transmission. I served office machines for 47 years, including a 5000 part IBM Composer. So yes, to me a bicycle is a very simple machine.
Last edited by rydabent; 02-29-24 at 11:52 AM.