Originally Posted by Batavus
Hi all,
I started as an apprentice mechanic this year and am priviliged enough to work for a shop that does everything from assembling brand new frames from the ground up (Avaghon randonneur, custom lugged steel designed by shop owner) with top componentry to repairing the ****tiest of clunkers for poor students ( very good way of learning the ropes).
That's almost sick! I am in awe and hope to be even half as fast when my apprenticeship ends in two years.
I'm impressed by the fact that there is an apprenticeship program, but considering where you're at, it's not surprising. I suspect the percentage of, to quote an oft repeated line, 'carpet smoking, nose pickers' is significantly lower in Dutch Dike Shops.
Steve W.