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Skills that raise your pay

• E-bike systems

  Motors, batteries and diagnostics. The fastest-growing part of every shop.

• Suspension service

  Fork and shock rebuilds. Few mechanics do it well, so shops pay for it.

• Wheel building

  A two-day course at Winterborne costs about $550. Hand-built wheels are a premium service.

• Bike fitting

  Adjusting a bike to the rider's body. Sells well to road and triathlon riders.

• Race and event support

  Team mechanics travel with riders. Hard to get into, long days.