Bicycle Mechanic - Tasks and specialisations

Kaiwhakatika Pahikara

Tasks & duties

Bicycle mechanics may do some or all of the following:

  • assemble new bicycles that are delivered to the bicycle shop
  • check bicycles before they go on sale
  • service and repair bicycles brought in by customers
  • advise customers about bicycle repair options, parts and accessories
  • update and maintain stock such as bicycle parts and accessories
  • do sales work and general shop duties such as answering the phone, serving customers and opening the shop.

Experienced bicycle mechanics may work for professional regional or national cycling teams on tour.

Steve Sharpe repairing a bike.

Bicycle mechanics need to understand repair options, parts and accessories

Steve Sharpe arranging bikes for sale.

Steve Sharpe lines up his bikes for sale each morning

 

Updated September 2009