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  • Im 6 years in and last month was training a Saturday lad on assembly, explained about the L and the R on the axles and to always check.

    Him: 'Oh yeah the left one has those little lines on is that always the case?'

    ME: 'Err what?'

    (Mind blown)

  • I'm a self trained bike guy (note the lack of the mention of mechanic), I got my basics right and ALWAYS work on a stand!

    Especially with wheelie kids who'll flip their bikes upside down INSTANTLY when they step into the shop.

    Got them to toe the line:

    • DO NOT flip your bike, you are in a bike shop, we have stands.

    • DO NOT step in with your group when only ONE of you need assistance.

    • LAST but not least, no attitude, otherwise you can jog on.

    • 'My S has a problem', S as in the rear derailleur, not only that, mech hanger bent, derailleur is a write off and chain twisted, 'Just bend them back', alright, I'll say, 'You know what you are doing right? Bend them back and ill give give you £50 cash'

    Their response, Sheepish eyes 'How much?'

    We ALWAYS do them a favour, telling them what to get, parts bin etc, IF they toe the line, usually their parents will pop by if you give them a full quote of how much it'll cost because of bad attitude.

    Not so big now yeah?

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