> If you shred on an ultra tight budget, you NEED to be able to fix things or you just don't ride.
So not true, just keep downgrading. That is how I ended up on a fully rigid bike for my 8 years of medical training. this being said, if you don't mind buggering up your 1200 dollar shock, have at it. I think the encouragement to tinker is great but in reality, many people have limited time. I can leave my bike with the mechanic while I work then go riding when I have spare time. It's great! If I had kids, I think my time would be even better spent with them than watching some guy on YouTube try to reach me how to overhaul my bike. I used to manage a bike shop, I know how to bleed brakes and build wheels but as I get older, time is more precious than a couple of bucks. I'm glad you didn't take the "all riders should know how to fix their bikes angle" but in all honesty, tinkering in uncharted waters with my bike is not worth my time these days as I am sure it isn't for anyone who works too much or has kids.
Sept. 2, 2018, 10:30 p.m. - Reed Holden
> If you shred on an ultra tight budget, you NEED to be able to fix things or you just don't ride. So not true, just keep downgrading. That is how I ended up on a fully rigid bike for my 8 years of medical training. this being said, if you don't mind buggering up your 1200 dollar shock, have at it. I think the encouragement to tinker is great but in reality, many people have limited time. I can leave my bike with the mechanic while I work then go riding when I have spare time. It's great! If I had kids, I think my time would be even better spent with them than watching some guy on YouTube try to reach me how to overhaul my bike. I used to manage a bike shop, I know how to bleed brakes and build wheels but as I get older, time is more precious than a couple of bucks. I'm glad you didn't take the "all riders should know how to fix their bikes angle" but in all honesty, tinkering in uncharted waters with my bike is not worth my time these days as I am sure it isn't for anyone who works too much or has kids.