Fix Five Common Bike Repairs
It's no fun taking your bike to the LBS only to hear that your problem is user error. Mechanics face these five customer woes all the time. Here's how to solve them yourself.
It’s no fun taking your bike to the LBS only to hear that your problem is user error. Mechanics face these five customer woes all the time. Here’s how to solve them yourself. — By Lindsay J. Westley
It’s OK to…
1. Take your bike to the shop even if you think you can do the repair yourself. A quicker fix means more riding time for you.
2. Ask a mechanic what caused the problem and ask him or her to explain it again if you don’t understand.
3. Go back to the shop after riding 40-80km on a new bike. (In fact, you should.) Components settle and shift during these first few rides, and you’ll want a pro to readjust them for you.
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