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Originally Posted by dhgeyer
You wouldn't believe some of the dumb, careless, ridiculous things techs have done to my bikes on many occasions. I am absolutely convinced that the best way to get good service is to learn to do as much as you can yourself.
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I agree with this unanimously.
Oil & filter change, chain cleaning & oiling - no problem.
Grease or oil at some necessary points, check tightness of bolts, check valves - piece of cake.
Fixing electrical problems, setting valves, changing brake pads and flushing the brake fluid - new things I learned on the way.
The only things I had the shop do were:
1) change reflectors (there was a recall).
2) put a new tube in the rear wheel.
I will also have them put new tires on, when the time is there. Just can't seem to get the tire off the rim with those flimsy bicycle tire lifters.