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Back in my shop days, we never needed a computer to tune a derailleur
I started wrenching bikes when adjustments were all about touch and ear (no screens in sight). Today's push for electronic everything makes me worry we're forgetting how to truly understand a machine. Are we trading skill for convenience too much?
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miad197mo ago
So true, and that's exactly what quinn780 means about losing basics.
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maryp187mo ago
I used to think convenience was always worth it. But I've seen too many things break down fast when the simple, solid way gets skipped. Now I get what you're both saying.
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