Originally Posted by
RoadGuy
The same parts are used on all makes of bikes. Any competent mechanic at any competent shop should be able to help you out, regardless of the brands of iron that they push.
You are not at fault for taking the bike to a shop that you trusted to work on your bike.
You should have known how many speeds your bike has, and you should have been able to speak competently about the problem with the mechanic.
But I'd put this screwup squarely in the hands of the shop. They should have know better, regardless of what you know. Afterall, they are supposed to be the "professionals".
Now that I know some stuff, should I go back to the same shop? I'm tempted to do it just because the staff is very helpful and kind and I haven't read any bad reviews that makes me worried. I also have no idea which other shop to trust being new to biking.
On the side note, if I ride on the bike currently, will something bad happen? I want to try riding to the shop instead of trying to fit it in my sedan.