Originally Posted by
dedhed
You need to spend some time in the US urban inner city to see the everyday poverty some people live in.
Indeed, and also I've noticed that the poorest of poor, and homeless, who depend on a bike also can't drop it off and wait for a repair. A relatively un-busy co-op with available tools and parts can be a blessing. Sometimes their appearance and demeanor also attracts less than the best possible treatment in commercial establishments. I've had friends who were homeless, poor, or both.