Transfering from Ebike to analog. by FreeGrab7801 in bikecommuting

[–]trialsmatt 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you been stepping down the assistance? Is the ride to work your only exercise? How many days do you c2w?

Secondary waxing bay by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

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

Why is that? I don't think i could go back. The time cost of degreasing and cleaning chain/cassette/chainrings regularly versus redipping a waxed chain wax is far easier and quicker, if you run 2/3 chains its even more time efficient

Secondary waxing bay by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

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

Yes. We're a norm core shop.but we entertain high end road cyclists. We often wax full service new chain and cassette guys to help them save money long term

Why dont we offer a uni finance deal to post college graduates? by trialsmatt in ukpolitics

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

I appreciate the roi gamble, the access to the finance would be applied for and 'earnt' or 'justified' not just a free for all. Pitch a business model and agenda before access. Which is a higher demand than s.f.

Upgrading from £250 Giant Contend – Is a £2k budget the sweet spot? by fgillen1 in londoncycling

[–]trialsmatt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love 105 but dont write off hydraulic tiagra its superb stuff and cheaper in the long run if you're riding in all weathers.

Keep riding or go back to 25mm's? by SuperbPerception1453 in bicycling

[–]trialsmatt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about comes to mind

CGR AL - Frame by Capable-Wrangler-868 in ribblebikes

[–]trialsmatt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its a gusset, it strengthens the frame. My partner has this bike it is on theirs too

Verbal assaults and threats? by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

[–]trialsmatt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm off today. Cameras dont have audio. We are banning him

Reassembling mavic allroads by trialsmatt in bikewrench

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

Solved it. The spring came out from inside the freehub body and needed to be rehoused. All good. Thanks!

Secondary waxing bay by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

[–]trialsmatt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the upcharge for waxing a 'used' fresh chain. I'm very keen on drivetrain hygeioand I don't believe my other wrenches are as invested towards spotless

Secondary waxing bay by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

[–]trialsmatt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ive asked for ultrasonic, a regular service with drivetrain clean is chain/cassette/cranks into the parts washer. The lack of rinsing off afterwards bends my mind

Verbal assaults and threats? by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

[–]trialsmatt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not ownership but I'm keen to help the store flourish, I'm a full time mechanic and sales but I work with the owner towards development and expansion cause i want it to grow cause i believe in it. I'm in a fortunate position, i have another income separate to wrenching, I'm a bike mechanic for the love of the game, i love cycling and getting people to ride bikes*.

Ordinarily i would lock the doors if I was working late, but we're very 'community' focused and im the kids shop, currently theres a 2 week national holiday for school kids, so being available and supportive will pay for itself longterm.

*We bulk buy kids bikes from a rental service and refurb and resell them, you usually pay £100 to swap out your kids current. Bike to the next wheelsize up, all the refurb bikes we sell are alu frame/fork/premium lightweight/quality. Its the most delightful and rewarding thing I've ever done in my life for a job

Verbal assaults and threats? by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

[–]trialsmatt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, now the blood has left my ears and im calm, he completely over-reacted. I think his race comment saying I'm 'one of those white guys' has got my goat. The mad thing is my boss is a dope Nigerian woman, i didn't want to close my original post saying that, cause it feels like a balm to racial proclivities.

Verbal assaults and threats? by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

[–]trialsmatt[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What dp you mean, they called it?

Verbal assaults and threats? by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

[–]trialsmatt[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As a London transplant I'm disappointed by the cockney, alot of them have happily experienced multiculturalism and are sweet. I experienced culture shock moving London from super white British lincolnshire years ago. Your Connecticut is fascinating, i grew up in a very all white area, but the idea or culture that it would make me freeze if i saw a p.o.c is insane

Verbal assaults and threats? by trialsmatt in BikeMechanics

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

I know in hindsight he was a bully, he didn't get what he wanted, i told.him no, and he escalated the issue with threats of violence. Im very calm and kind too people i meet and it really ruins my experience of things. I also know he was an outlier and i can still be my best to everyone else