My dad, whom I love and respect very much, has no good tools, and that's ok.
When I got into MTB around age 15, my first project beyond patching tubes was to install a chain guide. He didn't think I should take apart the cranks and BB because I might not be able to put it all back together. (And, reading between the lines with the advantage of hindsight, he didn't know how either).
But since then, he has explored mechanical projects, even replacing all the plumbing in his house with just a little help. More importantly though, he has learned not to underestimate the abilities of both himself and others.
And I think that's the tool I want to hang onto.
It's been pretty neat to have a front row seat into someone's character development in their 50's and 60's.
May 12, 2023, 3:14 p.m. - cheapondirt
My dad, whom I love and respect very much, has no good tools, and that's ok. When I got into MTB around age 15, my first project beyond patching tubes was to install a chain guide. He didn't think I should take apart the cranks and BB because I might not be able to put it all back together. (And, reading between the lines with the advantage of hindsight, he didn't know how either). But since then, he has explored mechanical projects, even replacing all the plumbing in his house with just a little help. More importantly though, he has learned not to underestimate the abilities of both himself and others. And I think that's the tool I want to hang onto. It's been pretty neat to have a front row seat into someone's character development in their 50's and 60's.