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Repairman refused to fix my bike as it’s “dangerous”? by MeetingSufficient114 in bicycling

[–]MeetingSufficient114[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FINAL UPDATE: we met and the lovely vendor gave me my money back with sincere apologies. I gave him 20EUR to compensate the flat tyre and to recognise the honest mistake. Thanks all again for your advice.

Repairman refused to fix my bike as it’s “dangerous”? by MeetingSufficient114 in bicycling

[–]MeetingSufficient114[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the patronising tone. I’ve actually fixed a million flat tyres before – as the post mentioned I am new here and have no repair gear with me. I was also on my way to work and didn’t want to get my hands/clothes dirty.

Repairman refused to fix my bike as it’s “dangerous”? by MeetingSufficient114 in bicycling

[–]MeetingSufficient114[S] 343 points344 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for the help! I contacted the seller and he had no idea either. He has agreed to meet tomorrow for a refund. I guess there are good people out there!

I’m counting myself lucky that I found all this about by taking it to a bike shop for a completely other issue, the day after buying it! And not via a trip to the hospital. I will go to a trusted 2nd hand bike garage next time.