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The Bike Shop

2. Work Horse
This car is used for the mobile
service provided by this bike
shop. Having the proper
vehicle is very important for
this business because you
don’t want something too big
or too small enough. A sedan
gets the job done. You are
able park in tight spots or
even in people driveways.

3. The Rack
 This is a Thule roof rack. This
is where the bikes are put
when they are either being
picked up from or delivered to
the customer. It is important to
have a sturdy roof rack because
some times you carry bikes
that are very heavy due to the
material the bike is made of.
The only downside of this type
of rack is that you need to have
a strong lower back in order to
lift the bike over your head and
place it on top of the car.

4. Trunk Space
 The trunk of this car is used
to transport all tools needed
for the service. It is nice to
have a spacious trunk in
order to fit all sorts of tools
such as the bike stand in the
picture. All parts and tools
get placed in the trunk, it is
more convenient that way.

5. The Storage
 Looks like an ordinary
storage. Maybe a place to
keep random home
accessories.

6. The Tools
 These are all the tools
needed for any bicycle
service. It is important to
have the proper equipment
when working on
expensive bicycles,
sometimes its not about
how good you can do the
job its about how you
present your self during
the job.

7. Random Parts
 Some times it pays off
hording and keeping
random parts from
customer bicycles.
These parts are
collected left over's or
parts that wont be
needed on that bike.
There also some other
tools in here. These two
organizers include:
bearings of all sizes,
washers, nuts, bolts ,
frame parts and etc.

8. Parts
 Some inventory: tubes, seat,
chains , break pads, tires.
 It is important to have some sort
of inventory or at least have the
most common parts, so that you
wont have to waste time
ordering and waiting for parts to
come in. ( Time is money)

9. Need an Apron?
 It is important when working
to stay clean and organized.
Using an apron is very
convenient because you can
place tools in the pouches
provided instead of all over
the place, second when
working you wont have to
worry about grease or any
gunk getting on your clothes.
 And one more plus is it makes
you look more professional.

10. The Money Maker
 This is a Park tool bike stand. This
is where you mount the bike so you
can work on it. It is one of the most
important parts of a bike shop,
because this is how you are able to
service bikes. It is very crucial to
have a proper bike stand. There are
a verity of companies that make
bike stands, but I prefer Park
because it is made in the USA, and
is of good quality also very stable.
 Although its a bit pricy its worth
every penny.

11. Got Info?
 Having a commuter in a shop it very
convenient. If you need any sort of
information about how to do a service on
a bike it’s a click away. A computer also
makes ordering parts less of a hassle.
Before you would have to call the
company to order parts and it would take
at least 45 min., but on a computer it
takes 2 min.

12. The Invoice
 I personally like to write the
invoice in the beginning
because you let the customer
know how much, and what
exactly will be done to the
bike. The note pad is to
write down what needs to be
done on the bike during the
inspection.( these are my
personal notes) later I have
another brake down for the
customer. The receipt is
given at the end when the
job is complete. There is a
break down of parts used
and labor provided.