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Just jumped on here to grumble about a negative and expensive encounter with a lbs recently only to find no relevant place for it. Regardless, I'm feeling a bit better already.
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This behaviour is rife in any industry where training/licensing isn't compulsory, hell even the surgeons collage of Australia's members have been accused of price manipulation.It wouldn't be so bad if they were half honest. Some of the things that the people I ride with get told, it makes me ponder whether some bike mechanics are plain stupid or ripoff con artists.
A lady buys a pretty newish Santa Cruz, takes it in for a service and gets told the whole bike is knackered, puts a new chain on it and tells her it needs a new cassette and front ring. I looked at the drive train and it looks near new and doesn't even slip, he couldn't even tell her how it would fail but tells her it needs to be replaced.
Another one I know of is a bloke I ride with just about every weekend, we ride together a lot so both our bikes have similar ks on them, gets sold two group sets to my one. Now, I ride harder than what he does and do other rides on top of what he rides, besides this he has had parts fall off on the trails, brand new chains have snapped and brakes failed after he had them bled WTF.
No thanks, I'll just keep on servicing my own gear. :suspicious:
Is that a dig at me? I'm not talking about gear tuning...I think we've all been down the road of dodgy work done by shops.
It's also interesting how many folks with good bikes can't do so much as tune their gear shifting....
No, just a general observation.Is that a dig at me? I'm not talking about gear tuning...
Don't think he was referring to you mate, it was just a general statement along the lines of "if you're going to spend considerable money on a bike, you should really know some basic maintainance stuff".Is that a dig at me? I'm not talking about gear tuning...
Let's not forget that as well as good wrenching, good service also includes a readiness to explain/demonstrate things, transparent communication, a welcoming attitude, readiness to admit mistakes, etc...
Don't think he was referring to you mate, it was just a general statement along the lines of "if you're going to spend considerable money on a bike, you should really know some basic maintainance stuff".
Which one is that moorey? Worth a shout out to the good onesMy LBS is superb. 9/10 are shite, the 'mechanics' know nothing, and feed you bullshit.
When you find a good one, stick with it.....but still do everything possible yourself.
Good point.Which one is that moorey? Worth a shout out to the good ones
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Good ol' Bunny! I used to live next door to the servo there, opposite the pub, above a tax joint!Good point.
Dynamite Cycles in Buninyong. Super supportive of local kids, events, shuttle days and shop rides too.
Looks like you are in Melbourne so try Astroboy Racer in Collingwood. Years of experience and will take the time to walk you through the work if you like.Good ol' Bunny! I used to live next door to the servo there, opposite the pub, above a tax joint!