Found this guy on Craigslist

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Found this guy on Craigslist

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I know a lot of us like to work on our own bikes, but for tire changes and other stuff like that, his rates beat the dealers:

http://cyclesmiths.50webs.com/
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Where is this place located? I looked on the webpage and the address may be there but I could not find it.
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To quote his website:
"Cyclesmiths uses Motion Pro, Pittsburg, Craftsman, and Central Pnuematic Tools ".

He may be a great tech, he may do great work, but Pittsburg and Central Pnuematic are sold at Harbor Freight. Not exactly quality tools.

Yeah, I do use some HF stuff, but not for "mission critical" applications.
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Ha! Yeah, sounds a lot like my garage. :oops: I'll admit to having two HF torque wrenches.

I thought I'd put him out there. He sounds honest enough.
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Yes, but the pittsburgh tools have a life time warrenty.....
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Daryl Perry wrote:Yes, but the pittsburgh tools have a life time warrenty.....
Yes, but "fit and finish" often leave a lot to be desired.
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He uses cheap tools and "passes the savings on to you".

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