Thank you, Matt, that was kind. ♥️ The bike is still in the shop, but I *might* get it back tomorrow, which would be lovely as it is the Monday Night Ride. I have been riding my mermaid Shopping Platypus to the rides and boy, have I been getting comments. See, I stripped the Backabike bags, but rea
Back when Pardo and I were at the University of Washington as grad students
there was a campus bike shop fully equipped with tools and good workstands.
The student body had paid for the shop, but there were also full time bike
repair folks at the shop for people who didn't want to do their own w
Sorry to hear but all good lessons learned. I've yet to encounter any shop
or mechanic that knows it all or has all of the tools necessary for every
job. Especially now because it's arguably more proprietary and specialized
than it's ever been even within brands or parts. Always nice when you ca
There is one shop, and until recently, ONE PERSON at that shop in town who
I trusted with my Rivs (well, until they left the shop to pursue other
ventures). They also know me very well and know that I prefer to do all my
own work and when I bring something to them, it’s always a fun problem.
Typica
I can totally relate.i took my all-rounder wheels in for servicing and they
lost the rear quick release from the Mavic 501 hubs.try finding another
one.nope.i was not best pleased needless to say.
On Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8:07:31 AM UTC-5 Johnny Alien wrote:
> Is this your first time wit
Is this your first time with Ultradynamicos? I am curious what your
thoughts will be. I have tried twice with them now and ultimately just
never clicked with them. What style did you go with? The Cava? Race? JFF?
On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 11:43:52 PM UTC-4 mmille...@gmail.com wrote:
> This
This is a wonderful story. No judgements from me. I think we are all lucky
to share in your humility, graciousness and wonderful storytelling. I hope
you get the pretty red Platy back soon.
Matt in STL
On Friday, October 6, 2023 at 9:46:36 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
wrote:
> I have a lo
