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Cycling industry needs 45,000 mechanics right now, and it's an AI-proof job
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micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility
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"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.
micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"
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Thanks, I actually asked myself that very question recently. I wonder if just selling parts and doing repairs could replace the bike sales though?
I considered the idea of a mobile repair van instead of a shop too.
The problem with mobile repair is you drive around telling people their bikes are not worth repairing. People balk at a $60 bill on a $140 Walmart bike. Now with fuel prices Trumped, not a great business model. Unless, you can specialize in dentists bikes.
I think yeah, a mobile repair biz would have to be aimed at the high end.
I've been watching this series on the topic and found it very helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyrzdtb1C50