crpark0 wrote:
To everyone that keeps telling me I need to be wrenching on my own bike - I CAN do this, I've just finally reached a point in my life where I can afford to pay someone to do this on a regular basis. I have chosen the route of supporting my local bike shops. All too often I hear people tell me things can be found $5 cheaper online for the same item. This is generally true, but I feel it's important to support our LBS's. Good shops provide cycling awareness in the community, promote local events, and provide that much needed "ohh crap I got a flat and I'm out of spare tubes" relief.
You all have helped me realize the main problem I've had with my situation is the local shop and not Trek, but I completely disagree with the comments about needing to do all of my own work. I will continue to have shops perform my work, but will definitely not return to the Trek store in Boca Raton!
+1
I'm with you here. I know only the basics of bike maintenance so you're ahead of me there but I sure prefer a good LBS to work on my bike. 1) in my case, they're far better at it. 2) it saves me time 3) I want to support my LBS
I may my bikes from LBS and if I'm in the shop I try to buy something that I currently need even if I know I can find it cheaper online.