Spoke key

Checking that the wheel is properly centred. The wheel turns, and a spoke key is used to check that the spokes are straight.

BikeEmotion is a bicycle shop in Uccle. Geert Heugebart took over this shop in 2011 and is responsible for the sale, rental and maintenance of bikes. He employs three people in this private limited company (SPRL). He has his own workshop, where he repairs bicycles and parts from all brands.

Marcel is the mechanic and has worked at BikeEmotion for three years. He did an apprenticeship in Radeberg, where he became a bike mechanic. It was one of the only schools in Germany to offer this training, which lasts two years.