Help - close friend needs a trustworthy mechanic

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  • A mate has bought a cheap Probike step-thru, despite me advising her not too.
    The seat post won't tighten, the chain slips and now she's lost a pedal.
    It's unsafe to ride and needs sorting.
    I'd like to help her out but I don't have the tools or the skills.
    Anybody know someone we can trust to do a good job and not rip her off?
    She's in the W2 area and works in SE1
    Cheers

  • Probike step-thru

    Should probably just return it for a refund.

  • Ha I said that but she won't listen

  • Bicycle Workshop in Notting Hill might help her out.

    Problem with these cheap bikes is that a £50 repair bill to make the thing safe looks expensive.

    I'm in W2, and I could help you, but working on something like this would be such an exercise in frustration.

  • I know what you mean. I think it probably doesn't need much to sort, just the right tools and a spoonful of patience.
    If you were around on the weekend we could make sure a few beers come your way..

  • I could have a look at it in SE1 around lunch or after 5pm if the bike can make it that far.

  • It's currently at her home in W2 but I could get her to bring it in tomorrow if that's any good.
    We both work at Bankside 2, 100 Southwark Street SE1 0SW

  • Can you get some photos for me?

  • I'll ask her but doubt she can do any until the weekend.
    If I get her to bring it in tomorrow can you look at it or on Friday?
    Really appreciate you offering

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