This is Why I Don't Change My Oil

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Grubby

I am of the opinion if you drive a specialty car and can't maintain it, life is going to be hard and expensive.

John

I share your opinion, though I'll note the issue of owner maintenance isn't unique to specialty cars. I was a member of a cycling club (recreation and transportation, not racing) for many years. On a few occasions we held a maintenance clinic on a local multi-use pathway. We'd ask passing cyclists if they'd like us to look over their bikes. Often that meant minor adjustments to shifting and brakes, lubricating their chain, etc.

Once guy came along on a high end, titanium frame, mountain bike. My guess is that, in today's currency, it would have been in the range of $7-10K, perhaps more. Call it the Rolex of mountain bikes. The guy was a physician with money to burn, but apparently had no idea how to do even the most basic bicycle maintenance.

OTOH, I grew up 'without two nickels to rub together' and parents who preached not to throw away or waste things. I also had a desire to figure out how things worked, so I was inclined to take them apart and put them back together without any parts left. It has served me well over the years. Not everyone is as fortunate.