I have to recommend Recycle-A-Bicycle in DUMBO when it comes to no attitude service, really down-to-earth guys. I used to work in DUMBO so it was very convenient, right around the corner. Their work was always perfect and prices sometimes embarrassingly cheap. I'd end up leaving a $5 or $10 in the tip jar because they wouldn't charge me for this and that. I don't know if they'd be the right guys for your Riv build, but just like Bicycle Habitat the guys there teach classes and are very proactive in programs that get kids riding bicycles, which is important to our cause.
I usually go to Manhattan Velo on 17th or Metro Bicycles on 6th Ave and 15th street out of convenience. Haven't had too many problems but sometimes they're a bit hurried and slightly careless so I wouldn't recommend them for that reason. I am watching this thread with interest because the only place I've taken my Riv to for service is Toga on 11th Ave. If Imbert at Master Bikes is from Toga, that's the place I'd go, and will try them the next time it needs service beyond my capabilities. Curtis On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Peter Flint <pfonl...@peterflint.com> wrote: > > Glad it's working out for you. Eric at Bicycle Habitat is a good guy > too. He taught a six session bicycle mechanics course there that I > took a couple years ago. It really kick started me into doing my own > work (though it also gave me just enough knowledge to be dangerous.) > > Peter > NYC > > > > On Jan 19, 10:05 pm, John Ferguson <rfj1...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> Thank you all for your recommendations (and the private messages). >> Strangely enough, even before I checked this I wandered upon Bicycle >> Habitat and talked to a nice guy named Eric. They are going to help >> me, and better yet, the mechanic is going to show me how to adjust >> everything properly--I have most of the parts installed but haven't >> cabled it up or attempted to adjust the chainline, etc. Regarding the >> fenders and rack (to the person who sent me the PM) I agree that it's >> pretty self-explanatory how they go on, but given that I live in NYC >> and no longer have a proper workshop, the word "hacksaw" in the rack >> instructions convinced me that this probably isn't a kitchen table >> project. At least not if I want it done well. >> >> Thanks again! I'll let you know how it comes out, and of course >> pictures will be coming on Cyclofiend's website, if he sees fit to >> publish. >> >> John >> >> On Jan 18, 7:15 pm, John Ferguson <rfj1...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> > Hi folks, >> >> > As many of you know, I'm in the process of building up my Saluki and >> > it's killing me...bicycle part manufacturers seem to have something >> > against providing clear instructions. >> >> > I'm going to get this done, but there's no way I'm going to test my >> > work by going for a ride. And since I'm the fussy sort, I think I'd >> > prefer to let a pro install the undrilled fenders and racks rather >> > than make a hash of it myself. >> >> > Anyone have a good recommendation for a bike mechanic in NYC? >> > Preferably something within walking distance of downtown, which for me >> > would mean anything south of 42nd. My concern is that most mechanics >> > don't see TA cranks, SON generator hubs, undrilled racks and fenders >> > on a daily basis, at least from what I've seen in the bike shops >> > around here. >> >> > John > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
