In Need of Bicycle Advice

Dan said:
If you have a performance bike shop in your area, don't discount them as far as service goes. There are three in my area, and while they aren't as good as the top end shops, they are a great value (for service) and seem to be much more honest than the middle of the road shops. As a result, they do have longer backlogs. Last time I bought a bike from them, they included lifetime adjustments for free.
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This obviously will vary on a case by case basis. The Performance shop here has a VERY poorly trained and sloppy staff. Of course, this won't be the same everywhere. In the end, you will find out in short order who you should and shouldn't trust with your bikes. And I can't stress this enough... wherever you go, make friends with your mechanic. Most of us are either socially-awkward gearheads or dirty hipsters (I'm definitely NOT in the second category), but your mechanic will be the one who decides when and how to hook you up. And believe me, it matters!
 
mikenap said:
This obviously will vary on a case by case basis. The Performance shop here has a VERY poorly trained and sloppy staff. Of course, this won't be the same everywhere. In the end, you will find out in short order who you should and shouldn't trust with your bikes. And I can't stress this enough... wherever you go, make friends with your mechanic. Most of us are either socially-awkward gearheads or dirty hipsters (I'm definitely NOT in the second category), but your mechanic will be the one who decides when and how to hook you up. And believe me, it matters!
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Yeah, it seems to vary, but I'll take poorly trained over dishonest or mega-ego. The closest performance to me is staffed with a bunch of gearheads that race and use the job to get parts. Lots of good advice on what works and doesn't. What I really like is you get the straight truth. Other places just want to empty your wallet. My dad didn't want to bother me with an issue his bike was having... the rear derailleur needed a bit of adjustment. He got fleeced out of $200 for a "tune-up" and a new chain (on a bike that didn't have 500 miles). Came back worse than it went in, sloppy shifting and brake pads rubbing tires. That was at a very popular mom and pop shop, FWIW.



Don't even get me started on trying to negotiate a bit of a deal at a mom and pop store....
 
After visiting a couple local shops and riding several cycles, I ended up with the diamond back trace from performance bike. Out of all the cycles I rode it was the best fit. Made friends with the mechanic as well :)



Thanks again to everyone that took the time to respond to this thread, I really appreciate you taking the time to help!





Jason
 
Dan said:
Cool, congrats Jason!
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Thanks Dan....I hope the lack of activity since I said I purchased the diamond back isn't due to it being a pos....



I have a money back period so if one of the resident cycle gurus know something about this cycle that I don't, please don't hold back!





Jason
 
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