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And even though they were clearly not purchased here, they showed an immediate, genuine interest in my legacy mountain bikes that had been "moth-balled" here in the garage for some years; and now coming back into service.
They immediately put both bikes up on the stand and started checking the gears out and inflating the tires. "I think the rubber is good, and I'm going to see if it holds pressure overnight" (cool, that will save me some $$) "And yes new brake pads are needed, and a low-cost tune up." Turns out the rubber WAS good, so really only minor cost to get these bikes going! Woohoo!
Then some nice chats with Marty, then Robert--about a 24-hour endurance race in Tucson with an amazing team of people. I'm sure he could have gone high on tech-talk, but kept it an interesting story by sharing it with me at a weekend warrior level.
Really. Nice. Talented folks!
You know, I've once previously been to another LBS, and they did good work; but it seemed like it was just another day at work involving me and my old bike.
Now MMC is my shop.
And when my bikes do finally croak, and I some day do buy something new, I will buy it here and support their business.
I eventually brought a total of four bikes into their care with all manners of work, and short story: all wonderfully done with surprisingly happy results, and not at all financially painful.
These guys are GREAT! So I recommend checking out MMC!
And thanks, Marty and Robert!! See you in the fall for a look-over after I thrash my bikes this summer!
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