My front and rear derailleurs on my '99 Kaitai had been acting up the last week (I've started biking to work), so I dropped it off at the San Diego Bike Shop which is two blocks from my place. I dropped it off for a tune-up this morning ($39) and just got it back. WOW. It's like a completely different bike!

They did all the typical tune-up things (air pressure in tires, adjusted the derailleurs, tightened the brakes), but what really impressed me is that they actually cleaned the bike. IIt looks like a new friggin' bike. Amazing! The tires, the frame, the derailleurs ... everything. They really did go beyond the call of duty there :)

Anyways, if anybody out there is searching to find out about San Diego Bike Shop, I highly recommend them. I'm almost so excited I may take a ride around the bay right now!