Bicycle Repair Training
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Course Introduction
This course prepares students to understand and demonstrate proper bicycle repairs, including steering systems, braking systems, drive/shifting systems, and suspension systems. Students will also understand and demonstrate proper safety procedures and gain an understanding of bicycle anatomy and the appropriate tools necessary to maintain them.
Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will understand and demonstrate safe practices.
Standard 1
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Pass a safety test with 100% proficiency.
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Wear proper PPE.
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Understand the importance of and practice shop cleanliness.
Strand 2
Students will understand and use appropriate tools for bicycle building, tune-up, and repairs.
Standard 1
Operate a torque wrench:
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newton meters
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foot pounds
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Thread tapping and re-tapping:
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Thread pitch
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Common threads
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Reaming and facing metal frames
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Tools for bicycles:
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Spoke nipple wrench
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Chain breaker
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Pin spanner
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Truing stand
Strand 3
Students will understand the basic anatomy of bicycle systems and their interactions.
Standard 1
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Frame
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Wheels
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Steering
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Brakes
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Drive/Shifting
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Suspension
Strand 4
Students will understand the parts and adjustments of wheel systems.
Standard 1
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Identify the parts of a wheel system
Hub:
- Spokes
- Rim
Tubes:
- Tire
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Understand the procedures for wheel truing:
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Setup tubeless road and mountain tires:
- Taping rims
- Install valve stems
- Install sealant
- Troubleshoot issues
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Replace/repair tubes and tires:
- Locate tube punctures
- Patch site prep and installation
- Check tire for wear and sharp objects
Strand 5
Students will understand the parts and adjustments of the steering system.
Standard 1
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Identify parts of steering system:
- Handlebars
- Stem
- Headset
- (opt.) Detangler/Gyro/Rotor
- Fork
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Identify various handlebar styles:
- Properly align stem with front wheel
Strand 6
Students will understand the parts and adjustments of the braking system.
Standard 1
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Identify types of bicycle braking:
- Rim
Caliper
- Disc
- Drum
- Coaster
- Fixed Gear
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Identify the basic parts of a rim braking system:
- Brake lever
- Adjusting barrel/nut
- Cable
- Arms
- Block/Pad
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Adjust brakes to stop the bicycle with appropriate pressure on the levers
Strand 7
Students will understand the parts and adjustments of the drive/shifting system.
Standard 1
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Identify types of bicycle drives:
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Identify the parts of a traditional geared drive system:
- Pedal
- Crank
- Chainrings
- Bottom bracket
- Chain
- Rear cassette
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Identify the parts of the shifting system:
- Front/rear shift levers
- Cables
- Front/rear derailleurs
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Adjust derailleurs to shift smoothly between each gear or chainring:
Strand 8
Students will understand the parts and adjustments of suspensions systems.
Standard 1
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Identify common suspension systems:
- Front (fork)
- Rear (frame)
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Understand suspension terminology:
- Travel
- Sag
- * Lockout
- Compression Damping
- Rebound Damping
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Perform a 30-hour suspension service
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Set proper suspension sag
Strand 9
Students will understand the proper assembly and fitting of a bicycle.
Standard 1
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Understand optimal rider positions for different types of bicycles:
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Set seat and bar height for a rider
Strand 10
Students will understand and demonstrate proper care and service cycles for a bicycle.
Standard 1
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Lubrication:
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Tire pressure
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Storage procedures
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Transportation methods
Performance Skills
Standard 1
Translate shop talk to non-technical language understandable by customers
Standard 2
Conflict resolution
Standard 3
Teamwork
Standard 4
Customer Service
Standard 5
Follow repair service instructions
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Specialist -
Brent
Cox
and see the CTE/Transportation, Distribution & Logistics website. For
general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director
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THALEA
LONGHURST.
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