Working as a Two-Wheel Mechanic at the iXS Dirt Masters
Bike mechanic Steve is indispensable for the iXS Dirt Masters mountain bike event in Winterberg. He gets the bikes back in shape so that the pros can give their all on the course.
Steve works for the bicycle component manufacturer SRAM, which also sends him out into the field. We accompanied Steve as he worked behind the scenes at Europe’s biggest mountain bike festival, the iXS Dirt Masters.
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How do you become a two-wheel mechanic?
The official job title is now “bicycle mechatronics technician“. The reason for this is the increasing importance of bicycles with electric motors. The apprenticeship lasts three and a half years and is offered in two specializations: one in bicycle technology and another in motorcycle technology.
According to a study by the career portal Stepstone, two-wheel mechanics earn an average of 32,000 euros per year. The salary range extends from 27,100 euros to 37,300 euros.
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Marko Nicolic
Marko Nicolic, born in Bonn in 2001, was already enthusiastic about technology as a schoolboy. That’s why his path after school initially led him to an IT apprenticeship. At the same time, he discovered his passion for visual media and became intensively involved in photography and video production. His goal: to present technical and sports topics in a visually appealing way by combining his technical skills with his passion for visual media.
Ole Schliebaum
Ole Schliebaum, born in Troisdorf in 2004, was already interested in the world of film as a schoolboy. He gained his first experience in video production as a member of his school’s film crew, where he filmed a documentary for the school’s 50th anniversary. As he is also an avid mountain biker, he now specializes in sports videography and documents his hobby in videos. And even when he can’t film, he never misses a moment: he almost always has his point-and-shoot camera with him to capture at least one photo.
André Leon Ziemer
André Leon Ziemer, born in Cologne in 2002, already had his own YouTube channel at the age of 13, for which he produced video clips from his everyday life. During his training as a design assistant, he learned how to professionally conceptualize and design multimedia products. Since then, he has spent his free time editing images and experimenting with collages. He has now swapped his YouTube channel for an Instagram account.