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As a long time bike shop mechanic I would like to thank the author for the impending rush of new home mechanics. Becoming a"good" mechanic requires a lot of trial and error. When you do make a bad error, our shop will welcome you without criticism or "better than you" attitude. I'll even show you what to do next time. The tone of this article feels anti bike shop. Which is unfortunate. Yes, there are some shitty shop people out there. But there is also a lot of really great people who are on a mission to help riders have more fun. I've always believed having a good relationship with a shop adds to the experience. I'm also very handy with a background in all kinds of blue collar skills. However, when I want something done right the first time, I go to the professionals.