On Bike Skills | ||
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Module 6: Servicing Derailleurs and Shift Cables
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Module 10: Bike Fit and Routine Maintenance
Module 5: Servicing Wheel Hub Bearings and Free Hubs
Module 4: Cassette and Freewheel Removal
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Wheel bearing removal, inspection and replacement | Freehub removal, inspection and replacement | Differences between sealed and unsealed wheel bearings |
Cassette and freewheel installation |
Module 11: Bike Safety
Concepts to be Covered | ||
Crank Types | Crank Parts | Crank Removal Including Specialty Tools |
Bottom Bracket Types | Bottom Bracket Parts | Bottom Bracket Removal Including Specialty Tools |
Bottom Bracket Service | Bottom Bracket Installation | Crank Installation |
Module 2: Chains
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Threadless versus threaded (quill) stems | Evaluating headset bearing condition and tension | Headset bearing removal, servicing and replacement |
Tensioning headset bearings | Using a small torque wrench |
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Saddle Adjustments to Optimize Bike Fit | Washing a Bike | Routine Maintenance Including Cleaning and Lubing Chain and Cleaning Metal Shavings from Brake Pads |
Skills to be Demonstrated | ||
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Concepts to be Covered | ||
Determining Cassette/Freewheel Type and Removal Tool Required | Cassette/Freewheel Removal | Determining When to Replace Cassette/Freewheel |
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Module 8: Spoke Replacement and Wheel Truing
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Concepts to be Covered | ||
Removing, cleaning and installing rear derailleurs | Replacing shift cables and housings | Adjusting rear derailleurs including cable tension, B screw and high/low stops |
Adjusting front derailleurs including cable tension and high/low stops | Chain installation using a master link | Lubing chain |
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Concepts to be Covered | ||
Different types of rim brakes | Brake pad replacement and adjustment | Brake levers and cables, including cable tension |
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Module 1: Tires
Each student must complete BWIRC Adult Bike Safety Course which can accessed by pressing the button below.
Module 3: Cranks and Bottom Brackets
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Tire Pressure | Tire Orientation | Valve Types and Valve Cores |
Tire and Tube Sizing | Wheel Removal and Reinstall | Tire and Tube Removal/Reinstall |
Patching Tubes | Releasing Brakes | Metric Measurements |
Rim Strips |
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Module 7: Servicing Front Headsets
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Module 9: Brakes
Bike Mechanics Course Curriculum
The following curriculum is intended to be used for the BWIRC Bike Mechanic Course taught by BWIRC volunteers for students from the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy. The Bike Mechanic Course is designed to provide participants with extensive training in bike repair and maintenance. The course is divided into modules. To successfully complete the course, each student must demonstrate all of the skills listed for each course module. The course is designed so that each student can complete each module at his or her own pace. There is no set time for completion of the course. However, each student is expected to attend class every week (other than excused absences) until he or she completes the course.
Each course module contains a series of videos. The student are required to watch all videos for each module prior to beginning the in class work on that module. It is recommend that the students stay one module ahead of wherever they are in class.
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Removing and replacing spokes and nipples | The purpose of rim tape | Spoke configuration (e.g., two cross, three cross, or four cross) |
Using a spoke wrench to adjust spoke tension | Using a wheel truing stand to true a wheel |
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Chain Removal Including Master Links | Determining Chain Width | Determining Chain Wear |
Chain Cleaning and Lube | Determining Chain Length | Chain Installation |
Click here to read about chain compatibility |
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