Originally Posted by
caelric
Actually, there is a good reason for that. Many Wally World and Targe' bikes are of such poor design/construction that it takes more effort and time to tune them right and/or fix them than the bike is worth, and the bike shops know that they won't be able to charge enough to get reimbursed for their time and effort.
That said, that policy does discourage new cyclists from getting into the sport.
The LBS I go to will work on them but gives an up-front estimate of the cost. I have seen owners of such bikes make the decision that the bike was not worth the repair cost.
As for the dislike and prejudice I have not witnessed such but am not a local club member. As far as I am concerned we are all riders together.
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