Big_papa_nuts

I don't know if you want to bring up public approval rating during a conversation about the police these days. Also, anyone can leave a Google review not just paying customers. MJ's could double their profits because of this and we would never know. They will also likely go through the proper channels to have non-relevant reviews removed.

I don't think anybody is mad at the police for WHAT they are doing, it's the how and why that are causing the issues. And the selective enforcement that Seth mentions is part of a much bigger problem that I think most people would want to fix if they looked at the big picture.

Walnut was bone dry as of noon today. Some of the corners are actually getting pretty loose, and some of the bench trails are starting to deteriorate.

There is actually three sizes of bottom bracket shells I'm aware of for one piece cranks. The Ashtabula or American, a "mini" American (common on cheaper kids bikes), and Look makes one for their CARBON FIBER ONE PIECE CRANKS. There are also square taper bottom brackets for Ashtabula bottom bracket shells. Related reading: http://www.gsportbmx.co.uk/support/rideuktech/bottombs.html http://www.gsportbmx.co.uk/support/rideuktech/bbs again.html http://www.gsportbmx.co.uk/support/rideuktech/bbs again.html And a video: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dw2p7VJuZA2c&ved=2ahUKEwik7_GwpfbqAhVCSK0KHX-KARMQwqsBMAB6BAgKEAM&usg=AOvVaw25m3U7DmV-Xl5cMjZIhSA7

Really never was. They employed some locals but their profits go to California.

Is the longer black post a 27.2? Widest set of drop bars in the bunch? Where are you located?

Most ride leaders have taken the stance that they do not want take on the liability that goes with organizing a gathering during a pandemic.

Reading this thread reminds me of the trips to the appliance store with my dad as a kid.

Diagnosis is the HARDEST part of any mechanic work. Everyone who has tried to track down "bottom bracket noises" can attest. I feel sorry for car mechanics because CARS ARE ONE OF THE MOST COMPLEX THINGS most people will have interaction with. In a bike shop the service writer would be the most experienced person in the store, hands down. But try to justify $20+ an hour for a person who fill out paperwork at a bike shop.

One of the major problems with shops, car, bike, or otherwise, is that, for the most part, their is no guarantee that the work is done correctly. Their is no mandatory certifications, no governing body, and worst of all no customer demand. I have literally watched a customer tell a "mechanic" how to do a job while they were doing it, then pay the shop for the work.

Risse Racing will do a full overhaul on most of those older fork for $65. What's the place in NM selling the elastomers?

Have you ever been to a restaurant?

Double post.

VERY shop dependant. I worked in a Trek shop for years and find their warranty process one of the best. We would usually have a resolution within a week if we were on top of things.

Where do I start...

I have more of an issue with them on a professional level then a concept level. Big shops make a lot of sense, for a lot of reasons, but BSS is a shady business hiding behind a nice facade.

It's hard for me to comment on "average" shop pay because I have 20 years experience, a business management college education, and industry certifications but I have been at roughly $20/hour for my last 3 jobs. Generally speaking, shops are poorly run, mechanics are undertrained (and customers don't care), and the hourly rates reflect that. Honestly I think operations such has Velofix or Austin Bicycle Union will start to do a lot more business, and big boys like Sport Shop will (unfortunately, because they are a terrible company) never go away.

29x2.1 SB8, not tubeless 29x2.4 DHR 2, 54, EXO, MT, 3C 29X2.25 Racing Ralph, not tubeless 27.5x2.6 Nobby Nic, TLE

Rock Garden of Greatness, Cheese Grater, Ewok (RIP)

I've "fixed" two cracked frames with it. One carbon one aluminum. Definitely works as advertised. Both riders continued to use their bikes until a replacement could be sourced.

Double post

One of the toughest things about working in a shop is convincing people that expensive bikes need to be worked on too. Any dual suspension bike over $2000 is going to cost you $1000 a year if you're riding regularly and staying on top of regular maintenance.

One of the toughest things about working in a shop is convincing people that expensive bikes need to be worked on too. Any dual suspension bike over $2000 is going to cost you $1000 a year if you're riding regularly and staying on top of regular maintenance.

I actually just rode through there this morning and looked for those signed and didn't see them. I was mostly reminded by the women playing fetch with here dog IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRIDGE. I actually really appreciate that Walnut is off leash because it's one of the few places I can take our dog for a run/ride. We haven't been recently because the park has been overcrowded, which is where I think most of the recent problems have been stemming, but I don't think I've ever had a problem there otherwise.

I actually just noticed this map on the podium on Power line recently. But like any law, it's only effect with proper enforcement.