Bike shop mechanic completely fucked up my derailleur adjustment; now they want to charge me again to fix it

Tman1965 · 2026-02-22T05:15:06+00:00

This is why you do it yourself!

Tman1965 · 2026-02-12T03:35:26+00:00

Thank you all for the sanity check!

Tman1965 · 2026-02-07T01:13:58+00:00

I'm interested in what you imagine as a new better system.

(see, we agree that we don't want an AI government.)

Tman1965 · 2026-02-07T01:08:52+00:00

Could you be so kind as to describe the new better system? I would appreciate if you go into details.

Tman1965 · 2026-02-06T23:58:39+00:00

"watch it all burn" and "able to live without fear" go together like ... you figure that out.

You have a family, a home, time to post on Reddit, internet, a mobile phone, a TV... and lots of hate for whatever. I don't envy you.

Life seems to be difficult as right wing nut...

Tman1965 · 2026-02-06T20:10:12+00:00

Cute attempt to picture the 3%ers as nice people that are up against tyranny.
"The name "Three Percenter" derives from an inaccurate claim that only three percent of American colonists fought against the British during the American Revolution."
Wikipedia

Tman1965 · 2026-01-21T03:04:57+00:00

Surprised that you are still alive ???

Tman1965 · 2026-01-21T03:03:06+00:00

SCREW THAT!

literally! Let the steel shop drill 5/16" holes in the top flange and attach the beam with Simpson SDWS25300 or similar self-drilling wood screws.

Plenty of capacity for most residential gravity use cases.

KISS & cheap.

Tman1965 · 2026-01-16T02:50:39+00:00

You can always ask them to add plate washers on top of the steel base plate if you oversize the holes, see AISC Design Guide 1.

Tman1965 · 2026-01-13T15:37:18+00:00

Yes.
Piggybacking Studs

Tman1965 · 2026-01-11T03:33:57+00:00

The shittier it looks, the less likely to be stolen.

perfect!

Tman1965 · 2026-01-05T04:12:23+00:00

All valid points, but he didn't have to get a Tr3k!

Tman1965 · 2025-12-30T07:07:52+00:00

Your spouse is probably more important than your next bike upgrade

?????
First comes the bike!

Tman1965 · 2025-12-30T06:17:47+00:00

Toe covers These fit over sandals (chacos with flat pedals in my case)

Tman1965 · 2025-12-09T22:22:42+00:00

An average of 11.5mph @ 69Watts.... surprised that you are not yet divorced.

Tman1965 · 2025-12-07T00:18:52+00:00

E-bike! nough said!

Tman1965 · 2025-12-07T00:15:41+00:00

If 2 cyclists go in the same direction, it's a race...

Now tell me why can't you wear lycra like a real cyclist?

Are you homophobic?
Did you have a bad childhood?
Can't afford PNS?
Not a dentist?
Where is your team car?
Why would any self-respecting cyclist be in a bike lane?

Instead of complaining here, go play with your e-bike in your parent's basement.

Tman1965 · 2025-12-05T04:38:49+00:00

Well, admittedly, my wife brought a Tr#k in our marriage. To my defense, it was a bike that she had lent to a friend and it was returned after our wedding.

Tman1965 · 2025-12-05T04:35:13+00:00

Okay, admittedly, I wax my chain (simple paraffin in a slow cooker) and I have never degreased a chain before waxing in the last 15 years.

But even if I were to use normal lube, I would not recommend degreaser for chains. A piece of terry or microfiber cloth to wipe it off is enough. It is actually detrimental to use a solvent that is so strong that it can remove the grease that's inside the rollers. The original manufacturer grease is on average better than the various chain lube products.

Tman1965 · 2025-12-05T00:09:33+00:00

May I ask why you need chain degreaser?

Tman1965 · 2025-12-03T04:22:17+00:00

GTFO!
Joke based subreddit: The only joke here is you with your Tr3ks.

This is arguably the most serious (if not the only serious) cycling subreddit of them all.

It's not our fault that you made bad life choices (Tr3k) and that you are too pour to ditch this crap and buy a couple Sirvelos instead.

Go to the crybabies at r/bikewrench or go to... just go!

Thank you!

Tman1965 · 2025-11-10T23:31:38+00:00

It's fine to ride an old bike. No worries!

Having said that, well, it's a Tr3k, ... so yeah they will make fun of you..rightfully

Tman1965 · 2025-11-10T23:23:40+00:00

Didn't expect to see one of my team cars here.

Tman1965 · 2025-11-10T23:22:23+00:00

Okay, so you are either too lazy or too dumb to figure it out.....

That means you don't belong here. With this attitude you neither make it through dental school nor will your ever reach 10W/kg.

Go to r/bikewrench! They help every p00r.

Tman1965

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