A bicycle repair technician keeps people safely rolling. You diagnose problems, fix or adjust brakes, gears, wheels, and tires, build new bikes, write clear service tickets, and explain the work to customers. You do not need a degree: shops hire on attitude and basic skill, then train you. This roadmap takes you from changing a flat, to being hired as a shop mechanic, to working on hydraulic brakes, suspension, and e-bikes. The big idea is that a bike is a small set of simple systems (wheels, drivetrain, brakes, steering, fit). Learn each system, practice on real bikes, and you will be employa
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Stage 1 of 3 · about 8 weeks
Safely handle the most common repairs: flats, brakes, basic gear tuning, and a proper safety check on any bike.
Tools, bike anatomy, and safe shop habits
You cannot fix what you cannot name. Knowing the parts and the right tool stops you stripping bolts and damaging expensive components.
Tires, tubes, and flat repair
Flats are the most common job in any shop. Doing them quickly and correctly builds speed and trust with customers.
Brakes: rim and mechanical disc
Brakes are the top safety system. A bad brake job can injure someone, so this is where careful habits matter most.
Derailleur and shifting basics
Poor shifting is the second most common complaint. Understanding indexing teaches you to diagnose instead of guess.
Clean, lube, and the drivetrain
Drivetrain care is routine work and shows customers your attention to detail. A worn chain also quickly wears out costlier parts.
Then 2 more stages (about 48 weeks in all) with lessons, drills, projects, 6 interview questions with strong answers and free resources.