Bicycle Mechanic Wanted
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Bicycle Mechanic Wanted
My partner and I are in the early stages of opening a Pro Mountain Bike Shop in Atlanta Georgia (South Side)
We are looking for a mechanic with at least 2 Years experience.
However I would consider someone with 1 year, if there experience is extensive enough.
Thank you for your time
W. Young
Atlanta Pro MTB
We are looking for a mechanic with at least 2 Years experience.
However I would consider someone with 1 year, if there experience is extensive enough.
Thank you for your time
W. Young
Atlanta Pro MTB
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Good luck! In my opinion - test all applicants - hand them a hub, a rim, and the WRONG LENGTH SPOKES and ask them to build the wheel.
If they measure the spokes first - interview them.
If they just start building the wheel - thank them kindly and keep looking.
If they measure the spokes first - interview them.
If they just start building the wheel - thank them kindly and keep looking.
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Originally Posted by Bike_13
Good luck! In my opinion - test all applicants - hand them a hub, a rim, and the WRONG LENGTH SPOKES and ask them to build the wheel.
If they measure the spokes first - interview them.
If they just start building the wheel - thank them kindly and keep looking.
If they measure the spokes first - interview them.
If they just start building the wheel - thank them kindly and keep looking.
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Here's a better idea: If an applicant is not on time for his/her scheduled interview, don't waste your time. Go to your next applicant.
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Originally Posted by Bike_13
Good luck! In my opinion - test all applicants - hand them a hub, a rim, and the WRONG LENGTH SPOKES and ask them to build the wheel.
If they measure the spokes first - interview them.
If they just start building the wheel - thank them kindly and keep looking.
If they measure the spokes first - interview them.
If they just start building the wheel - thank them kindly and keep looking.
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/84848-spoke-length-tolerance-wheelbuilding.html
But seriously for an all-around (not just a new bike assembler), I'd test them on
Servicing/adjusting suspension forks (a couple different brands and types)
Checking frame alignment
Servicing disc brakes
Optimising canti brakes
Install a threaded headset and fork
True a wheel with a bad hop
Build a rear road race wheel with an assymetric rim- calculate spoke length, (radial non-drive side?) and adjust for proper tension
replace bearings on cone/race hub
... and dealing politely with 15 year old customers with lots of questions all at the same time
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Bike 13 - Your test/answer is valueless. What good would it do to measure the spokes? The only legimate response would be for the applicant to ask, "Are you sure these are the correct length spokes for this hub & rim and the lacing pattern you want?" You would then provide a spoke length calculator tool, and say, "I think so, but why don't you double check it."