tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859885887976863969.post3245350878336725217..comments2023-10-19T01:02:56.186-04:00Comments on Columbus Rides Bikes!: Bike Fixtation: The Bike Repair Vending Machine That Sells Parts, Tools, And SnacksColumbus Rides Bikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822521203429754211noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859885887976863969.post-89137264053648647052012-06-17T00:40:02.085-04:002012-06-17T00:40:02.085-04:00Why would we want to say goodbye to bike shops? Th...Why would we want to say goodbye to bike shops? The Fixtation is a nice idea for people who have the know-how to repair their own bicycles, but bike shops are still necessary for everyone else. Bike shops are a part of the community and exist to serve the community and keep people on the road. Nothing can or should replace them. As for the "characters that are usually employed at bike shops" those people are skilled professionals that make sure that when your bike leaves their shop, it isn't going to fall apart and kill you. Those "characters" are concerned with the safe functioning of your bicycle and their livelihood depends on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com