Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: Stewart S&S coupled sport tourer, Stewart Sunday light, Stewart Commuting, Stewart Touring, Co Motion Tandem, Stewart 3-Spd, Stewart Track, Fuji Finest, Mongoose Tomac ATB, GT Bravado ATB, JCP Folder, Stewart 650B ATB
One trick kind of mentioned but not fully is to tag team on a repair/assembly job with a fellow mechanic/manager.
The shop I still, sort of, part time at had a manager who wore those headphones that transmitted through the bones and not aloud. She would have some NPR show or pod cast running much of the time and still hear all around her (also nice for riding).
These days most bike shops around my area are hard pressed to find good mechanics and will do a lot to retain those they have. Andy.
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