Bicycle Mechanics Course

Lesson 1 • Bike Stand Operation and Clamping

Teaches correct clamping positions and stand adjustments for stable repair work. Prevents frame damage and improves technician efficiency.

Lesson 2 • Bicycle Anatomy and Terminology

Covers every major system and part name on a modern bicycle. Establishes shared vocabulary used throughout the entire course.

Lesson 3 • Torque Specifications and Fasteners

Explains thread types, torque values, and fastener materials used on bicycles. Prevents over-tightening failures common among beginners.

Lesson 4 • Essential Hand Tools

Introduces wrenches, screwdrivers, hex keys, and specialty bicycle tools. Students match each tool to its correct application on the bike.

Lesson 1 • Flat Repair and Tube Replacement

Teaches systematic puncture diagnosis, patching, and tube installation. Students perform a complete flat repair within a professional time standard.

Lesson 2 • Tubeless System Setup and Maintenance

Explains tubeless-ready rims, tape, valves, and sealant application. Connects to flat repair skills by extending them to a sealant-based system.

Lesson 3 • Spoke Replacement and Wheel Building

Covers spoke lacing patterns, tension balancing, and final truing of a built wheel. Advances truing skills into full wheel construction competency.

Lesson 4 • Tire and Tube Fundamentals

Covers tire construction, bead types, and tube valve standards. Provides the knowledge base for all flat repair and tire selection tasks.

Lesson 1 • Cassette and Freewheel Service

Covers cassette removal, cleaning, and installation using lockring tools. Connects chain wear knowledge to cassette replacement intervals.

Lesson 2 • Chainring Inspection and Replacement

Teaches shark-tooth wear identification, BCD measurement, and chainring bolt torque. Ensures drivetrain efficiency and chain retention under load.

Lesson 3 • Rear Derailleur Setup and Adjustment

Explains limit screw function, B-tension, and cable tension adjustment for precise rear shifting. Builds systematic troubleshooting logic for gear indexing.

Lesson 4 • Chain Inspection and Replacement

Teaches chain wear measurement, master link use, and correct chain length sizing. Establishes the foundation for all downstream drivetrain adjustments.

Lesson 1 • Rim Brake Fundamentals

Covers caliper types, pad alignment, and cable tension for rim brakes. Establishes brake service principles applied to more complex systems later.

Lesson 2 • Mechanical Disc Brake Service

Covers rotor inspection, pad replacement, and caliper alignment for mechanical disc brakes. Bridges rim brake skills to disc-specific geometry and tolerances.

Lesson 3 • Brake Cable and Housing Replacement

Teaches cable cutting, housing selection, ferrule use, and end-cap installation. Directly improves brake feel and lever modulation across all cable systems.

Lesson 4 • Rotor Truing and Pad Contamination

Teaches rotor straightening and pad replacement after contamination events. Ensures disc brake systems meet safety standards after damage or fluid exposure.

Lesson 1 • Stem and Handlebar Installation

Covers stem height, reach, and clamp torque for both road and mountain bar styles. Ensures ergonomic fit and structural safety of the cockpit.

Lesson 2 • Headset Adjustment and Bearing Service

Covers play elimination, preload setting, and bearing cleaning for threadless headsets. Directly affects steering precision and fork retention safety.

Lesson 3 • Headset Cup Removal and Installation

Teaches press-fit cup removal and installation using headset presses and crown race tools. Prevents frame damage from improper force application.

Lesson 1 • Press-Fit Bottom Bracket Service

Teaches press-fit BB removal and installation using dedicated press and drift tools. Addresses creak prevention through correct bearing seating and shell prep.

Lesson 2 • Noise Diagnosis in the BB Area

Provides a systematic method for isolating creaks originating from the BB, cranks, and pedals. Builds diagnostic reasoning applied throughout advanced service work.

Lesson 3 • Bottom Bracket Standards Overview

Identifies threaded, press-fit, and T47 bottom bracket standards and their tools. Prevents misidentification errors before any removal or installation begins.

Lesson 4 • Threaded Bottom Bracket Service

Covers removal, thread cleaning, and installation of cup-and-cone and cartridge BBs. Establishes correct thread direction for drive and non-drive sides.

Lesson 1 • Fork Lower-Leg Service

Covers lower-leg removal, foam ring replacement, oil bath service, and seal inspection. Restores smooth fork action and prevents stanchion wear from dry seals.

Lesson 2 • Sag Setting and Air Pressure Adjustment

Teaches rider-weight-based sag measurement and air pressure tuning for forks and shocks. Directly affects ride quality and suspension performance for each rider.

Lesson 3 • Damper Tuning and Troubleshooting

Explains compression and rebound click adjustment and common suspension faults. Builds systematic tuning logic for matching suspension to terrain and rider style.

Lesson 4 • Rear Shock Inspection and Setup

Teaches shock mounting hardware inspection, bushing wear diagnosis, and air can service. Ensures rear suspension operates within manufacturer tolerances.

Lesson 1 • Fault Isolation and Root Cause Analysis

Teaches elimination-based diagnostic logic for complex or intermittent bicycle faults. Reduces repeat repairs by addressing root causes rather than symptoms.

Lesson 2 • Shop Workflow and Time Management

Introduces job ticketing, bench organization, and task batching for shop efficiency. Directly improves throughput and reduces errors in a multi-bike service environment.

Lesson 3 • Repair Prioritization and Customer Communication

Covers safety-critical vs. non-critical repair triage and clear customer estimate writing. Builds professional judgment for advising customers on repair decisions.

Lesson 4 • Quality Control and Final Bike Check

Defines a post-repair verification protocol ensuring all work meets safety and function standards. Closes the service loop before any bicycle is released to a customer.