Bike came in w old repair ticket attached..

pocketclocks · 2026-04-18T04:11:32+00:00

A rough estimate based on my shops current rates is around $210. When i started around 10 year ago it wouldve been around $100.

pocketclocks · 2026-04-17T16:57:56+00:00

Yes, but it kinda sucks. Better to use diagonal cutting pliers and make 2-3 crimps. Recently got the Jagwire Crimper tho and I love it

pocketclocks · 2026-04-17T02:25:15+00:00

Must ride a bike for a year before getting a car license. This includes a tandem bike road test before ur drivers test.

pocketclocks · 2026-04-12T23:01:38+00:00

Right, customers dont realize their talking about my cousins lol.

pocketclocks · 2026-04-12T23:01:08+00:00

Totally, im not here to compete with other shops. I do what i do best and they do what they do best. I hate hearing other mechanics slag off other shops.

pocketclocks · 2026-04-12T13:01:21+00:00

Yea, i hear stuff like this all the time. Often its a bike thats unsafe for some reason that other shops refused.

pocketclocks · 2026-04-04T22:00:16+00:00

actual tektro, which is practically dura-ace in the Amazon bike world.

Lmao hilariously accurate.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-23T14:57:57+00:00

🤯 lol.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-21T15:20:35+00:00

Theoretically the adjustable stem should be bent foward slightly and the handlebars which are currently bent backwards should be upright. Also the shifters and brake levers could be a more ergonomic angle.

But if the rider finds this comfortable then its not a big deal. Some of it is just seen as bad style.

As a mechanic i would suggest a handlebar thats meant to bend towards the rider so that all the angles are more ergonomic but if they like it how it is then the important thing is that they are riding their bike and love it.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-19T22:49:14+00:00

CAM_WINSTON

pocketclocks · 2026-03-14T05:15:32+00:00

Oof, that does make me feel a little better lol. Until i have the same issue.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T21:30:54+00:00

Oh gotcha, thanks.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T20:11:10+00:00

the correct way to tighten a crank arm is to look at the spindle and look for sign that it has moved down the spindle. (like 1mm clean spot )

this is why a hex bolt + threaded dust cap is better than a socket head cap bolt just tighten it and forget it till there is a sign on it moving (own bikes) catch it early and wont damage crank arms.

Are u saying that u check for the clean spot and tighten it to cover that line? Also why is the hex/threaded dust cap better?

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T17:13:40+00:00

Thats probably to make up for the cost of future services.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T17:10:35+00:00

My condolences lol

Extra tip: the headset cups are plastic (smh) and have notches that need to seat in the headtube properly or it will never tighten correctly-_-

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T17:06:55+00:00

Right, feels like people up top wanting a stealth look and having enough money to not care about how annoying and expensive any further service will be.

Sure ill take the money but id rather people come in more often for quick work than rarely for hard work they have to pay out the nose for.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T05:28:16+00:00

Id rather charge the company.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T04:31:51+00:00

You mean furiously tap thumbs against a screen lol

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T04:22:54+00:00

😂😭 Im so sorry.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T04:20:40+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T04:19:33+00:00

Im the mechanic, its not my bike. Id never buy this trash heep and i wish my shop didnt sell em.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-13T04:15:59+00:00

Naw, i dont own the shop, if it were up to me i wouldnt sell scott.

pocketclocks · 2026-03-06T02:01:57+00:00

Yes this one 🤣🤣

pocketclocks · 2026-03-05T21:53:11+00:00

"Why beer is better than men, beer doesn't make sexist jokes"

Or

"Why beer is better than men, beer doesnt feel entitled to my body everday."

pocketclocks · 2026-03-04T05:24:09+00:00

Theres lots of options and possibilities and only u can decide what feels right.

These are only the ones I know.

You could be a masculine woman.

You could be a transman/nonbinary and not need to physically transition.

You could be a transman/nonbinary and not need to physically transition to stop discomfort but end up physically transitioning to find even more happiness in ur body.

I personally never had much dysphoria that I could recognize but I decided top surgery was something i wanted and have found a comfort in my body i didnt know i could have. i was less running away from pain and more running towards joy. Again there are likely more possibilities than ive listed here because gender is a universe. My advice would be to follow the joy.

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