I need to take my 06 dual in for a tune up/check up and tommy D’s shop is too far for me to drive during the week with job, kids, training, sleep,etc. so… I have a local Trek dealer, 2 miles away, that LOOKS like a good place to service my bike. Since we all know Cervelos are the Ferrari’s of bicycles and Trek is more like a Chevy, should I trust the local grease monkeys to fix my beloved Dual?
Why not? A good bike mechanic should be able to work on any bike, no matter the make or model…
Bob
I take my P3 to a dedicated mountain bike shop whenever i need anything done. They do an awesome job. Like the other poster said, if you find a mechanic you like, stick with him/her
Nice! I hope those ‘grease monkeys’ are reading this and they will pay the proper “attention” to your dual 
Oooooh, the horror.
A TREK dealer working on a Cervelo.
Do you think Trek dealers don’t know how to fix bikes or something? Sheesh.
I hope your post was in jest, as that’s just poor taste to ask.
An even better thing to do…learn how to do the work yourself.
Signed,
A TREK DEALER
These grease monkeys seem more like mountain bikers. You know facial hair and tattoos as opposed to shaved legs and huge thighs… Hopefully they are out doing bong tokes and NOT reading slowtwitch…
T-R-O-L-L
Sheesh…
Bob
Since we all know Cervelos are the Ferrari’s of bicycles and Trek is more like a Chevy, should I trust the local grease monkeys to fix my beloved Dual?
Bikes are not really like Ferrari’s or Chevies. They are more like kit cars. None of the stuff that actually makes them go is made by the folks who put their name on the frame and the frame is the one part of your bike that won;t get touched in a tune up. So just make sure the mechanic has some experience with your drivetrain, wheel brand etc. From a mechanic’s standpoint, shimano is shimano, campy is campy, etc and it does not really matter what frame the stuff is hanging off of.
been on this site for 4 years, post everyday… Not a troll…
I hate to tell you this, but Cervelo’s are not that special. I would think a Huffy dealer could tune up your little bike.
i feel like my soloist is quirky enough that some experience with cervelos would be a plus. but it’s really about having someone who knows road bikes and is a good mechanic.
that it’s a ‘trek dealer’ means nothing.
do they get by selling trek hybrids and cruisers? or are they selling high-end trek road bikes?
pssst… Don’t tell him yet that they are made in Taiwan!
I never been so offended in my life… well maybe I have… I called my local Huffy dealer but walmart kept putting me on hold…
Seriously, why wouldn’t they be able to work on your bike? For the record, Chevy has made some VERY fast cars…
Learn how to do the repairs yourself. That solves all of your problems.
That’s why I was asking… Its basically making some weird crinkly clank noise when I pedal up hills or when I’m out of the aero position. I have no idea what this problem is from so I’m hoping the local wrench will be able to fix it… That’s why I was wondering if I should go to someone that works on Cervelo’s a lot…
i feel like my soloist is quirky enough that some experience with cervelos would be a plus.
Like what? To be honest, Cannondales are quirkier from a mechanic standpoint.
Since we all know Cervelos are the Ferrari’s of bicycles and Trek is more like a Chevy, should I trust the local grease monkeys to fix my beloved Dual?
You mean that chevy has won 7 F1 world championships in a row??? When was it!!!
GIVE ME A BREAK!!!
Have you ever rode a Modone or a TTX? Do you know anything about bike other than “what everyone else is riding”
i feel like my soloist is quirky enough that some experience with cervelos would be a plus.
Like what? To be honest, Cannondales are quirkier from a mechanic standpoint.
seatpost head (ugh…), binder, internal cabling. those are the main things that come to mind. they all work, they’re just quirky.
and judging from my experiences and others on this board, they tend to be a bit noisy, at least the aluminum ones.
i’ve no experience with cannondales with which to compare it.
nothing that would keep a good mechanic from fixing it, mind you. just a matter of how quickly they can cut to the chase.
-charles
Nice I can see why Bob thought I was trolling… I was referencing some earlier thread about Cervelo being a niche brand similiar to Ferrari… No offense to the weekend rec. rider on his/ her trek with matching Spagettios jersey and socks…
I think you’d be fine with anyone working on it. However, I do understand your question. It’s like when you buy a brand new luxury car. Even though your local mechanic may be able to fix it, you still feel safer taking to the dealer and possibly paying more!
Oh my goodness! Does this mean I should stop taking my Treks to the Cervelo dealer who’s worked on them for 3 years now??? LOL!
I’m just giving you a hard time, but I hope you understand what I’m saying.