Always Tip Your Mountain Bike Mechanic [Cartoon]

A 6-pack of beer can be an appropriate tip for your bike mechanic, but timing is everything.
By Jeff Barber
Singletracks may earn commissions from affiliate links and/or receive products from manufacturers for review. Read our editorial guidelines here.

A 6-pack of beer can be an appropriate tip for your bike mechanic, but timing is everything.

 
A cartoon illustration of a cyclist in a red shirt and yellow hip pack riding a mountain bike down a rocky trail surrounded by mountains. The caption reads, "The hip pack: Works great on the trail, looks nerdy at the bar." The background features a blue sky and stylized green bushes.
Hip Packs
When a Hip Pack is Really Just a Fanny Pack [Cartoon]
A mountain biker riding on a dirt trail through a wooded area, leaning into a turn. The biker is wearing a bright orange helmet and a red and blue shirt. A speech bubble graphic appears in the image, featuring a star and an exclamation mark. The ground is covered with fallen leaves.
Mountain Bike Trails
Our Favorite (and Most Outrageous) Singletracks Trail Reviews
A cartoon illustration of a person standing next to a bicycle, wearing a green shirt, black shorts, and sunglasses. The character has a slightly frustrated expression and is saying, "Something is wrong with my bike. It feels sluggish!" The caption "EVERY SPRING" is written at the bottom of the image.
MTB Tips
Feeling a Little Sluggish on the Trail This Spring
A cartoon illustration of a person standing next to a bicycle, wearing a green shirt, black shorts, and sunglasses. The character has a slightly frustrated expression and is saying, "Something is wrong with my bike. It feels sluggish!" The caption "EVERY SPRING" is written at the bottom of the image.
MTB Tips
Feeling a Little Sluggish on the Trail This Spring