Re:The worst tool for the job
by projektfu on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @07:35PM
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True for bicycles too. The gears get bent by the chain, the tires pop at normal pressure, the brakes don’t stop the bike. Buying the cheapest bike from a reputable bike shop is much better than buying one from Walmart.
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Re:The worst tool for the job
by porknubbins on Tuesday July 28, 2020 @07:55PM
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This is the example I was thinking of. Target and Walmart bikes are literally toys (not even pejoratively), that won’t hold up well to regular exercise or commuting, but then real entry level bikes are 500 - $700. Tools from Home Depot are a little better because most people don’t use them to build houses so will never notice a hammer that doesn’t perform well.