Bike FU(k!ng shops!!!!

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hill^billy

iMTB Rockstah
I just want to SCREEEAAAM! My local BICYCLE SHOP has lost my spacer to my I-9 rear wheel!!!! Oh my god , I have had so much bad luck with these rims! :oops:
 
Can you tighten the preload on the rear hub bearings?

No problem.

Why are you adjusting the rear derailleur?

Just making sure it's shifting properly.

Missed shifts for the next 100 miles. Didn't get the preload right on the hub either.
 
UPSed said:
Can you tighten the preload on the rear hub bearings?

No problem.

Why are you adjusting the rear derailleur?

Just making sure it's shifting properly.

Missed shifts for the next 100 miles. Didn't get the preload right on the hub either.
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That's what I'm RANTING about! :oops:
 
I'm not sure what shop you use but that last few times, I've used Bicycle John's in Santa Clarita and was pleasantly surprised with their work so much so that I've bought over $800 in things over the past few months.
 
Exactly the reason why I build and maintain my own bikes. Haven't bought a complete bike from a shop in over 15 years, got tired of things not being done right. I do support my local bike shop and buy most of my gear from them.
 
Bluesrider said:
Exactly the reason why I build and maintain my own bikes. Haven't bought a complete bike from a shop in over 15 years, got tired of things not being done right. I do support my local bike shop and buy most of my gear from them.
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Here here! I second that Bluesrider!
It is totally worth it to learn how to work on your own bike. AND... what is surprising is really how simple the basics are once you understand it. Things that come along that are new, there are already five "How To" YouTube video's out by the time you need to know... 8-)
 
What if you are really lazy - and clutzy (prone to overtigtening, dropping small parts, putting things together backwards) then what do you do?

Chad Loyd. Better than Ghost Busters and Adeedoo put together
 
Willi-D said:
What if you are really lazy - and clutzy (prone to overtigtening, dropping small parts, putting things together backwards) then what do you do?

Chad Loyd. Better than Ghost Busters and Adeedoo put together
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You search high and low for the perfect LBS. If that fails then take up hiking.
 
The shop near me is excellent but extremely over priced and a bit snobbish about servicing bikes that weren't purchased from their store. Their cheapest refurbished bike is $4500. :P

They charge $200 for a tune up if the bike was purchased elsewhere and $75 if you purchased it from them.

I would like to learn to maintain my own bikes, so I'm slowly teaching myself but I'm apprehensive about doing anything to my bike that might render it unusable as it's my only ride.
 
I like when you take your bike in and ask for a full tune up, including checking torque on all pivot points. They say that you needed new brake pads on the front and back (you know that pads on the back were just replaced). Then, when you get home and finally start riding, the large pivot is loose (barely torqued).

And this was from one of the more popular, loved bike shops in Santa Clarita.... Just saying', I'm not a dumb ass, just don't have time to work on my bike. BJ's has lost a customer.
 
Sucks to hear DD. BJ has treated me like family since dropping Mikie's name. They've done a few things for free the last few times I've been there.
 
That is some balls to charge '$200 for a tune up. We charge $50 for a top tune up. Just because you did not purchase a bike from you, does not mean you should be blatantly ripped off.
 
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