Originally Posted by DanO220
See what I mean about the occassional LBS attitude? How do people come to 'know what they are doing'
except by 'learning as they are doing'?
With the rare exception of those who have sought professional training in bike repair or been trained 'on the job' in a LBS, I would hazard to guess that the majority of people on this forum learned by asking questions and getting their hands dirty - and yes, making mistakes from time to time. But it ain't brain surgery.
DanO
I like the motto "To protect and serve" especially if it means protecting someone from destroying thier own bike. Attitude is NOT replying and letting someone install precision parts with a hammer then saying "you should have taken it to a LBS".
I do not work at a LBS. If you want to learn how to do something I am always happy to teach. But there are clearly some things that whould not be attempted without research and training.