Bicycle Mechanics Course

[Flatlander]

Hi Flatlander:
I think it's REALLY nice when ANYONE - man or woman offers to help you fix a flat, change a tire, etc......, but, it is nice to be able to handle it yourself -- and then, help others when/if they need it!

My sentiments exactly. We do need to be more attentive to others needs.

In my case, however, it was a really good male friend who kept practically trying to snatch it out of my hands as if I couldn't take care of it myself He meant well, but I had to say finally, "Step away from the wheel. Step. Away. From. The. Wheel.

My husband, who knows better, sat on his bike and laughed.

Wow, it looks like you got a lot out of taking that course -- I'm really happy to hear that !! It would be very nice to be self-sufficient when I need to have my bike taken care of....
I've worked in the medical field since I was a teenager, but, I sincerely would not mind (at all) working in a bike shop!!! I love working with people, I always have.

I think "wrenching" would be fun, too. I'm shy around strangers, though, so I probably wouldn't be good at the dealing with the public part...

Sounds like you got a wicked awesome gift for your birthday, too!! What kind of kit did you get??

DH got me the Nashbar "Bigger than BIg" tool kit. It's great. I love to tinker, so it's right up my alley to work on a bike.

Does your DH ride as well?

He does, but mostly to commute to school (we both teach at a university and live only a mile form there). He seldom goes on training rides with me and prefers to workout at the gym (indoors-- )

(In another thread there was a discussion as to what "DH" means and/or could mean). If you don't mind, what does DH mean in your case? (For my husband, my thoughts would be "Dear husband" or "designated husband"....<<--not sure if that makes sense.... )

I guess I think of it as Dear Husband. He is, too. Most of the time .

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I think you'd have fun wrenching your own bike. Take the class and let me know what you think.