It’s straightforward and rarely messy at all. Doing a partial bleed typically takes less than 15 minutes. Sometimes longer if air really gets trapped. And low-e

It’s straightforward and rarely messy at all. Doing a partial bleed typically takes less than 15 minutes. Sometimes longer if air really gets trapped. And low-end bleed kits cost $20-30. If you think bleeding is daunting, wait until you need to disassemble a caliper or lever to fix a stuck piston. I don’t think that’s hard either, which is why I disagree with the author. Most maintenance and assembly is documented and easy to learn. I only come close to getting an aneurism when truing or building damaged/uncooperative wheels.