to tune-up or not to tune-up

[DebW]

DebW, velogirl, ladies... I may be way off on this advice, so please correct me if I am.

You're right, Kalidurga. The tune-up is mainly to take care of cable stretch, and other things that tweak themselves or "break-in" as the bike is ridden. That would include wheel truing, as spokes may stretch and settle in on the first few rides. And a good going-over to make sure that every bolt and lock nut has stayed tight. But cable stretch is the biggie.