I went to Cycle Gear in Halifax (UK) today. I'm new to bike maintenance and I needed new hydraulic fluid and gear adjustments. I did ask if they would talk me through it and let me do it. They did all of the above, but also straightened my hanger, brake assemblies front and rear, removed the gear cable, cleaned it all, made me refit it all, completely removed and upset ALL the settings on the derailleur, and made me set it all back up again. The service was above and beyond, I was there an hour and learned so much, but now I'm also confident (not competent) to do more work myself. The best part... I asked how much I owed them, they said "you did the work yourself, so you know, I can't really charge you"! So I spent £100 on parts and accessories as a thank you.
Wow, that's stellar my friend! Great to hear theres a shop that embraces those with minimal wrenching knowledge. They are absolute gems. We have one LBS that is very helpful. Similar to what you described. They've helped me out with components from time to time to help the neighborhood kiddos rolling. We are most fortunate to have them! Cheers and enjoy the shred!
Just curious - Were both those chain rings of aluminum alloy? About the global warming thing, I guess if it was real we would be having record heat and shorter Winters. It would be a slow change we could detect without even being scientists. You would even think an outfit like NASA that watches the whole world would see signs from space. Human lives are short. Slow changes are hard to spot. Just thinking,...that's all. I like your attitude - Crank it down.
Yes, both the old and new are aluminium alloy. First one lasted quite a while. Very surprised. Regarding what you expressed about the global warming situation. At best the Eretz (Earth) is going through a cycle scientists do not fully understand. It's not due to our activity. In the 80s-90s, and before, we were all gonna freeze to death. Then around 2K it became, we're all gonna melt. Nothing has changed by the activities of hoomunz. Actually, I take that back. Things have changed, intentionally, by the hands of men. Weather manipulation has been a thing for decades now. Just look up Operation Popeye. Scientists can't claim global warming if the powers that be are manipulating the weather. And if that's not bad enough, go look up Operations Mongoose and Seaspray. Blatant biological warfare like the covid plandemic. But thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts in a constructive manner. It is much appreciated. I pray the LORD God helps reveal the truth that not all is as it seems. Shalom.
I went to Cycle Gear in Halifax (UK) today. I'm new to bike maintenance and I needed new hydraulic fluid and gear adjustments. I did ask if they would talk me through it and let me do it.
They did all of the above, but also straightened my hanger, brake assemblies front and rear, removed the gear cable, cleaned it all, made me refit it all, completely removed and upset ALL the settings on the derailleur, and made me set it all back up again.
The service was above and beyond, I was there an hour and learned so much, but now I'm also confident (not competent) to do more work myself.
The best part... I asked how much I owed them, they said "you did the work yourself, so you know, I can't really charge you"!
So I spent £100 on parts and accessories as a thank you.
Wow, that's stellar my friend! Great to hear theres a shop that embraces those with minimal wrenching knowledge. They are absolute gems. We have one LBS that is very helpful. Similar to what you described. They've helped me out with components from time to time to help the neighborhood kiddos rolling. We are most fortunate to have them! Cheers and enjoy the shred!
Just curious - Were both those chain rings of aluminum alloy?
About the global warming thing, I guess if it was real we would be having record heat and shorter Winters. It would be a slow change we could detect without even being scientists. You would even think an outfit like NASA that watches the whole world would see signs from space. Human lives are short. Slow changes are hard to spot. Just thinking,...that's all.
I like your attitude - Crank it down.
Yes, both the old and new are aluminium alloy. First one lasted quite a while. Very surprised.
Regarding what you expressed about the global warming situation. At best the Eretz (Earth) is going through a cycle scientists do not fully understand. It's not due to our activity. In the 80s-90s, and before, we were all gonna freeze to death. Then around 2K it became, we're all gonna melt. Nothing has changed by the activities of hoomunz. Actually, I take that back. Things have changed, intentionally, by the hands of men. Weather manipulation has been a thing for decades now. Just look up Operation Popeye. Scientists can't claim global warming if the powers that be are manipulating the weather. And if that's not bad enough, go look up Operations Mongoose and Seaspray. Blatant biological warfare like the covid plandemic.
But thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts in a constructive manner. It is much appreciated. I pray the LORD God helps reveal the truth that not all is as it seems. Shalom.
Shoulda went with a 26 tooth 😂
I don't wanna crush you going uphill haha! 😂🙌