how long to switch

[bondirob]

You've got to remember this is the UK nothing gets done same day

 

[Moodyman]

You've got to remember this is the UK nothing gets done same day

In Bradford, there's a saying...if you want the job to be completed well give it to an Englishman, if you want it completing on time give it to a Polishman and if you want it done cheap employ an Asianman.

 

[winjim]

In Bradford, there's a saying...if you want the job to be completed well give it to an Englishman, if you want it completing on time give it to a Polishman and if you want it done cheap employ an Asianman.

farking hell.

 

[vickster]

In Bradford, there's a saying...if you want the job to be completed well give it to an Englishman, if you want it completing on time give it to a Polishman and if you want it done cheap employ an Asianman.

And what about a Moodyman?

 

[S-Express]

In Bradford, there's a saying...if you want the job to be completed well give it to an Englishman, if you want it completing on time give it to a Polishman and if you want it done cheap employ an Asianman.

Nothing like a bit of 1950s-style racial bigotry on a Saturday afternoon.

 

[summerdays]

You've got to remember this is the UK nothing gets done same day

My LBS has done emergency fixes in their lunch hour when they close before now.

 

[gavroche]

With my LBS, if you drop the bike by 10 am , you get it back before closing time, same day.

 

[e-rider]

How long would it take a LBS to switch deraileurs and chainset and shifters Apart from other work load ? Would it be a couple of hours or a day or two

do it yourself - it's very easy

 

[gavroche]

do it yourself - it's very easy

It is always easy when you know how.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

In Bradford, there's a saying...if you want the job to be completed well give it to an Englishman, if you want it completing on time give it to a Polishman and if you want it done cheap employ an Asianman.

Proof (if it were needed), that in Bradford it's forever 1976!

 

[Moodyman]

Proof (if it were needed), that in Bradford it's forever 1976!

Actually, it's 2016 hence the reference to Polishmen. Before this develops a racial undertone, let me be clear that I have south Asian heritage and the view held is predominant amongst this community.

The reference to the Englishman and the Polishman is intended as a compliment. The English are seen as professional and do the job well, the Poles are hardworking and punctual although they lack the intricate skills and the Asians well...they're cheap for a reason.

This...I might add...relates to trades people.

 

[Moodyman]

Nothing like a bit of 1950s-style racial bigotry on a Saturday afternoon.

People are quick to take offence when none was intended. See post above. The view held is that of a large strand of the South Asian community and they mock their own.

Calm down, take a sip of some red grape juice and enjoy the fireworks.

 

[S-Express]

Before this develops a racial undertone,

Bit late for that. Bigotry is alive and well and your 'south asian' heritage does not excuse it. "Some of my best friends are black..." etc

 

[screenman]

Bit late for that. Bigotry is alive and well and your 'south asian' heritage does not excuse it. "Some of my best friends are black..." etc

Out if interest, if what was written is true how would you have worded it?

Around here if you need a reliable trade person you look for somebody not born in the county.

 

[Moodyman]

Bit late for that. Bigotry is alive and well and your 'south asian' heritage does not excuse it. "Some of my best friends are black..." etc

You want to see things that aren't there go for it.

I grew up in the 80s where you didn't go out on a Saturday cause the football hooligans were about. Where the sight of a skinhead with doc martens sent shivers down my fathers spine and he would tell us to cross the road to walk on the other side.

Where 'pxxx bashing' was a favourite pastime for certain sections of society.

You think you know bigotry cause you got black friends? Get real man.

I'm out.