to tune-up or not to tune-up

[bcipam]

The "tune up" a shop offers after a bike purchase is just to make sure everything is working correctly. It's your time to bring the bike back in to complain about this or that and they will fix it free. Generally there is a time limit on this offer. If you decide not to go back in, there's no problem but you now assume all responsibility for problems - such as needed cable adjustments etc. For the shop, it's a liability issue. I would take them up on the offer - never turn down "free". It won't hurt it can only help.

And Bikemom good issue about the shop's rep before purchasing a bike. I would rather spend alittle more money and buy a bike from a shop with good mechanics then get the deal at a shop I can't trust. Heck I drive 3 hours to Santa Maria to purchase my bikes from a shop I trust.