Yup…it is vanity viewed from one perspective. The way I was “taught” to wrench was more pride in your work. Meaning cassette spacers (if labeled) line up, everything is readable from drivetrain side, or while on the saddle, hub label is readable from valve hole, no excess computer cables, no unsnipped zip ties, etc.
Mr. Savage…it is superficial snobbery attitude…(and it should be read “NOT lined up”)…I would be the first to admit it. However, I don’t treat the rider any differently. He/she may not have been the person that set-up the bike. I believe that at any price range, a mechanic should treat each bike as if it’s his/her own. My snobbery is reserved for those who don’t respect their fellow cyclist enough to do the little things that will make life easier for said cyclist (per John’s comment on finding the cause of the flat). The other things above are, well…like a secret handshake for those with grimy fingernails, bleeding knuckles, and calloused palms.
Or maybe it’s just me…I’ve been accused of living in my own little world before.
Yeah…but if you’re on the road on a training ride, you’d look pretty silly standing around wondering why your new inner tube has a hole in it all of a sudden.
We are not talking about my position. That would be boring. A poster specifically mentioned that Tylers werent lined up. They dont need to line them up as the have boxes of Tubies in the wrench van. They throw them away every day and start with fresh tubies. On Tylers bike there is no need to find the problem since he will probably be done with the race by the time they find it anyhow. The mechanic has like 8 bikes to tear down and rebuild. Why would he need to find a hole in a tire?
I believe we have entered the zone known as “thread drift”.
My bad…I was no longer talking about Tyler or any Euro-pro in a race…and you really can’t line up tire label and valve…that’s done at the factory anyways.
