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Not pisstaking but i’m really not understanding how it can be considered difficult?
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Fit SFN
Fit Fork, check steerer, mark, remove and cut
It just got made more difficult by fitting the SFN before cutting to length.....
in a cartridge bearing headset its not a part of the bearing race at all – its just a spacer / locating wedge / something diffferent
Wait till you hear about clipless pedals 😉
People have varied levels of dexterity and ability to fix things. People have different levels of inclinations to even try or simply different amounts of spare time to do this and they might value their time and are prepared to pay someone to save them either the time or the hassle or the risk of cocking things up. For some people £50 is nothing or at least very good value.
Pretending not to understand the above is bizarre, at best. I do most of my bike fixing as I enjoy it, however painful it is occasi6naly but I wouldn't dream of judging others who make different choices.
Hi, OP here, thanks to everyone for the.. lively discussion. For the record, the mechanic in the LBS consulted a list of fixed prices hanging on the wall, and the cost is €25 (I am in Spain right now). Seems reasonable to me.
Where in Spain? I have all the correct tools and know how so can help if you want. I won't charge much either 😁
so this came in today for a "fix", they say a picture paints a thousand words
€25. Ah ah. Suddenly it puts a different complexion on the thread. Surely at that money no one is going to argue that you're better offer using a LBS if you don't have the time/skill/tools.