Originally Posted by
TimothyH
How about the OP get a part time job in the bike shop working along side experienced mechanics? There used to be such a thing as an apprenticeship. Some trades still have it.
I have a full-time job, management position at that, but there is a
bike shop in town that does recycle/refurbish work, that has volunteers working I believe. I may contact them about putting in a couple of hours on the weekend.