Originally Posted by
jefnvk
And the 130# high school boy DOES have the muscle?
According to Park Tools, the highest torque spec required on a bike is around 60 ft-lbs or 75Nm. Even the most diminutive female should be able to do that without too much effort.
Torque Specifications and Concepts | Park Tool
All the women I know ask for help moving anything heavier than 20 lbs.
A male highschooler can carry considerably more weight than any high school girl. You assume that said female mechanic will not hire high school girls, which is silly and unlikely.
Again, I'd feel the need to check/torque all bolts. I suspect most men coming into a LBS with a female lead mechanic would feel the same way.