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The challenges of being a woman cycling mechanic

The challenges of being a woman cycling mechanic

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You're joking right???

Good bike mechanics are a scarce as hen's teeth.

I don't care about your sex if you can fix my bike.

Every shop I've ever been to could use a good mechanic and are always looking for more.

Maybe it's just a French thing. Most of my experience is in NJ and FL.

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I believe her and in my time spinning wrenches at the LBS I cant think of a mechanic (of the 6 I've worked with at two shops) who might behave this way towards any skilled mechanic: male or female.

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The challenges of being a woman cycling mechanic | Spyke