George, the file Dave is referring to is "Actionbent Notes and Mods"
in the files area. It is available in both Microsoft Word and PDF
formats. It is a bit crude at this point. I have tried to capture
the major modifications that have been discussed in this group, as
well as some tips on the rather tricky front derailleur adjustment of
the Jetstream. There are a few more things I will add next week that
have been discussed since the beginning of the holidays.

As far as taking the bike to a shop, it all depends on your own
personal inclination to work on bikes. I think some basic skills are
a very good idea for anyone who rides a few miles from home. You
never know when you might need to make a field repair. Knowledge of
how things go together and what are essential tools to carry is a good
thing.

You might want to get the initial assembly done by a shop, and then
attempt future adjustments and repairs on your own. Let us know how
it goes and how the bike rides !

Greg


--- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "dcattoi" <dave@c...> wrote:
> --- In actionbent@yahoogroups.com, "sjwifedoer" <purplelife@s...>
> wrote:
> > i just ordered a jetstrem and have read the stories of it being
> > difficult to put together. i am not a bike mechanic. should i take
> > it to a dealer and heve them do it, and does anyone have any
> upgrade
> > or ,modification reccomendations. i will be riding back roads
> > mainly. smooth with little traffic.
> > thanks
> > george
>
> 2 weeks ago I was in your boat. Very new to all this. Welcome.
> There are great files in the files section about assembly and
> upgrades. As I bought two bikes, and needed them quickly I took
> them to my local bike shop. They charged me 50 bucks apiece for
> assembly. Stick around to get your bike fitted properly and leave
> it all to a good shop. Though, with a little more time I would have
> done it myself. It is not hard. but be patient in assembling
> anything!!!
>
> Upgrades...the Burley idler is the big thing. Read the past posts
> and the files section. The guys in this group have done a great job
> in getiing us newbies on the road. Good luck
>
> dave