When I have a problem with equipment my pre-mustachian instinct was to just replace the part if it was under $75-100 (seems so cheap, right?!?) and move on with life. Motorcycle brakes & components, car trim, home improvement - you name it.
Case in point: My bicycle cleats weren't releasing and I was falling over at intersections.
Right away I rushed to amazon and almost pulled the trigger on $18 easy release cleats...instead of merely adjusting the ones I already have. DUH!
Super minor but still pumped! Looking back I'm now wondering how much I could've saved by trying to adjust it first... (motorcycle clutch & sprag clutch comes to mind)
