Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
All this, plus:
4- Unrealistic customer expectations. They spend time and money on the bike, it still isn't perfect, and now customer doesn't want to pay because they didn't "fix it".
I don't think I'd even consider a repair for damage like this on a GOOD bike, let a lone an 80's bike boom bike.
Agreed, though I tend to be more willing to tackle these issued.
However, this is another reason to visit a co-op or a shop owned or managed by a skilled mechanic. This kind of work rarely is easy, nor does it tend to command a reasonable price, but that's offset by its value for training newer mechanics.
Co-ops and top shops work like university or teaching hospitals, where complex issues have a value of their own.