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Old 11-22-07, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
What's dat? Who's dat? And how many $69 - $189 bikes do they lay wrenches on?
My LBS has mechanics that have been trained at either Barnett Bicycle Institute or Park Tools School. Every bike that comes in that store for sale, new or used is torn down and checked prior to going out on the sales floor, even the trade ins. I worked there as a part time employee for a couple of years to support my cycling habit. I was allowed to perform minor repairs but they were checked by one of the other mechanics. If I had wanted to continue I would have had to attend one of the schools.

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