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  • Jan. 20th, 2008 at 5:07 PM
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[info]delicatetbone
So where do you go to get your bike fixed up?  Assuming you can't do it yourself. 

I've had some assholery from Clowndog in the past.  I'd like to not be treated like an idiot - I'm interested in learning more about my bike, but the one I just got requires some maintenance that I'm not knowledgeable about and I'd like to ride it asap.  I'd like efficient, decent work for a non-outrageous price -- is it possible?

I'll go anywhere for what I'm looking for, but I'm located south-ish

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[info]schnookiemuffin wrote:
Jan. 20th, 2008 11:28 pm (UTC)
What exactly are you looking to have done to it?
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[info]delicatetbone wrote:
Jan. 20th, 2008 11:35 pm (UTC)
It needs a general tune-up and cleaning, new brakes and new tires -- I want to be part of the process and decisions for new parts rather than just drop it off and have someone else diddle with it. I also want various adjustments and to shoot the shit about future possibilities with it
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[info]schnookiemuffin wrote:
Jan. 20th, 2008 11:39 pm (UTC)
Well, I can do new tires and brakes and cleaning and adjusting. There may be some things that a bike shop can do better/more effectively, but my ex worked in a bike shop and made sure I knew how to adjust and tune up and remove chains and grease etc.
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[info]delicatetbone wrote:
Jan. 20th, 2008 11:43 pm (UTC)
ah! Well I'm itching to learn -- I'm just super nervous about taking it apart and not being able to get it back together again.
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[info]schnookiemuffin wrote:
Jan. 20th, 2008 11:54 pm (UTC)
Well, there's only so far that you can take it apart and have to worry about not getting it back together again. Brakes and tires are easy parts, I can show you that.
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[info]lucritia_e wrote:
Jan. 21st, 2008 12:19 am (UTC)
I cannot, cannot, cannot say enough good things about Bicycle Sport Shop on Barton Springs and Lamar. They are always willing to chat with you about your bike, offer maintenance courses, will do a lot of adjusting for free, and always treat you decently no matter how little you know about bikes. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they let you watch while they fixed your bike so you could learn too.

I got my hybrid from there, after many recommendations from cyclists (both serious and hobbyists) at work. The staff really knows what they're doing, they won't try to screw you out of money, they're just awesome people. Check 'em out, they have a web site.
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[info]jt93 wrote:
Jan. 21st, 2008 07:11 pm (UTC)
i second this. bss sourced my bike back when i was able to ride and did all my upgrades. good ppl, and not assholes if you don't know everything
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[info]delicatetbone wrote:
Jan. 21st, 2008 07:41 pm (UTC)
Thanks so much -- and thank goodness it's SO close to my house :)

Why can't you ride anymore?
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[info]blackglue wrote:
Jan. 21st, 2008 02:32 am (UTC)
Beerland is having a show/5 dollar bike tune-up extravaganza this Thursday. Guerrila Cyclewerks will be doing the tuning-up, starting at 10 p.m.
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[info]livewirerc wrote:
Jan. 21st, 2008 02:43 am (UTC)
The more "south" shops that I'd recommend are the aforementioned Bicycle Sports Shop, South Side Bicycle Shop on S. 1st St, and East Side Pedal Pushers on E. 6th St. Guerrilla Cyclewerks does great work and for super cheap, plus you can grab beer and listen to a band while waiting on the tuneup. I haven't had 'em tune up a bike of mine but I've watched 'em work and hung out at a show and they're great guys.
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[info]javeing wrote:
Jan. 21st, 2008 03:07 pm (UTC)
The austin Yellow Bike Project teaches you to fix your bike yourself.
Check it out @ http://www.austinyellowbike.org/services.htm
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[info]delicatetbone wrote:
Jan. 21st, 2008 04:13 pm (UTC)
Yeah, I know of it -- The whole putting 40 hours in on other bikes before I can work on my own isn't something I really have the time for right now, but it's a great resource in town!
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