The Plight of The Bicycle Mechanic

[guitar1234]

Ok, ignore the wanky name, that was just to gain some attention :wave:

This article was just posted on VitalMTB, I'm currently working part time as a mechanic at my LBS while completing year 12 so it's an interesting topic, thoughts?
http://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Ho...echanic-Make-The-Answer-Will-Surprise-You,661

 

[John U]

An excellent mechanic is hard to find. I have found one. He has a lot of experience and has been working on my bikes for quite a few years. I drive about 25ks past a number of shops to take my bikes to him because he knows what he's doing and he does it well. I'm not really concerned about what he charges because I trust him with my steeds, I know he won't charge me unreasonably, and there has never been anything he couldn't do. I am prepared to pay more for the service he offers. It is great value for money.


I guess what you're paid should be proportional to the service, knowledge and ability you can offer.

 

[Knuckles]

I guess what you're paid should be proportional to the service, knowledge and ability you can offer.

Hence why you'll find prepubecent McDonald's rejects at a lot of bike shops. Low labour costs=more margin, not cheaper prices.