We have been scheduled out 2 weeks for the past 3 weeks at our shop. This week it will extend out to 3 weeks. Since service is first come, first served, regardless of the nature of the work, a week delay is not unusual at this time of year.

As bikes become more complex the length of time to complete a repair goes up. Another thing I have noticed, which I have not seen since the mountain bike heyday, is how filthy the gravel bikes come in. This dirt requires added time for the repair.

This year we are having trouble finding anyone willing to work for the season as a wrench. Back in the day 30-40 years ago we were turning away 1 or 2 people a day looking for a wrench job. Either they want us to work around their play schedule or they expect a rate of compensation that is outside the ability of the shop to pay. It is so bad that we don't even have high school kids applying. How things have changed.