Robert Clair wrote:
> For those of you who do take your bikes to a shop, what do you have them
> do? What would you allow them to do?
Great topic! Here on Bainbridge Island we have TWO top class wrenches, former National Team Mechanic Paul Johnson, and former Euro Pro and National Team member Gavin O'Grady. These two guys are probably tired of talking to me - they give freely of their advice but I believe that for best results, the rider should do most of his / her own wrenching. NOBODY can do better work on a bike than the person who rides it!
I have on occaision asked them to solve a problem that stumped me - like tweek an (off topic) Record 10 QS front derailleur setup so it shifts perfectly - but the care and attention to detail counts for a lot, and that is not something that shops are able to do.
Same thing goes for working on your vintage car!
Mark Petry
Bainbridge Island, WA