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Found out my local shop charges $80 for a spoke tension meter check
Was reading a forum post last night and figured out I could just borrow one from the co-op for free. Has anyone else found hidden costs in basic bike tools that surprised you?
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the_riley1mo ago
My buddy Mark dropped $120 last spring for a shop to true his wheels before a big race, then found out the guy literally just tightened a few spokes with a spoke wrench he already had at home. He bought a cheap truing stand off Craigslist for like $40 after that and now he handles all his own wheel stuff, saving way more than the few bucks he spent. Those "quick checks" feel harmless until you add up the total over a season.
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thomas.river1mo ago
Honestly, I found out my LBS was charging $30 just to check chain wear with a tool that costs like eight bucks online. Ngl, I started buying my own basic stuff after that and now I just watch YouTube videos whenever I need to figure something out. Tbh, those hidden fees add up fast if you don't catch them early.
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sam_cooper1mo ago
@thomas.river that's the kind of shock that turns you into a DIYer real quick! I dropped $40 on a shop to bleed my brakes once, then bought a $15 kit and promptly spilled brake fluid all over my mom's driveway. Ended up saving money but lost my security deposit if you know what I mean.
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