Bike Tune School
Learn bike repair and maintenance at your own pace
So you have decided that you want to be able to work on your bike. Great.
But where do you start?
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Learn bike repair and maintenance at your own pace
So you have decided that you want to be able to work on your bike. Great.
But where do you start?
Learn bike repair and maintenance at your own pace
So you have decided that you want to be able to work on your bike. Great.
But where do you start?
This course was designed for just that, the average rider that wants to be able to maintain their bike. Designed and taught by industry professionals we have designed a step-by-step walkthrough to take the mystery out of your bike.
You don't need any prior mechanical experience, just some simple tools (which we cover in depth) and the correct instruction. We cover every mechanical system on your bike including multiple different variations for different types of bikes and components.
We cover in detail all types of bikes including E-bikes, mountain, road, fat tire, gravel, and kids and more.
We also cover a system that allows your child's bike to grow with them for years to come saving parents thousands.
Working on your own bike doesn't have to be that difficult this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to keep you bike running smoothly.
Taught by professional bike mechanics we built this course to give the average rider with no mechanic experinence a knowlage base that they cann build on.
By the time you complete this course you will no longer need to run to the bike shop for every minor issue and maitain any bike.
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Learning objectives
- Bike maintaince
- Bike repair
- Proper bike fit for adults and kids
- Trail repair
- Bike maintaince
- Bike repair
- Proper bike fit for adults and kids
- Trail repair
Syllabus
Introduction
Learn the basic different types of bikes including the differences in geometry and accessories.
Bike Styles and Uses
Learn the basic kinds of E-bikes and E-bike drive train systems.
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Syllabus
We walk through the proper disk and hydraulic brake setup of and adjustment.
We walk through rim brake maintenance, repair, and setup.
We walk through the proper bike fit with a rider on the bike demonstrating proper alignment.
We discuss how to properly fit a youth bike to a child and make yearly adjustments so that bikes will fit properly for years to come. This is a huge money saver for parents reducing the need to buy a new bike as oftern.
We go over and discuss some of the most common trail breakdowns and repairs using your trail tool kit.
We discuss proper setup, maintenance, and adjustments for coil and hydraulic shocks.
We go over all things tires.
We cover everything you need to know to set up, maintain, repair, and ride tubeless tires.
We go over what tools you need and which tools you don't. As well as discussing trail repair kits and tools you will need for your own garage set up.
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Review the course syllabus and materials
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Reviewing the course syllabus and materials will help you get a better understanding of the topics that will be covered in the course.
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Read the course syllabus.
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Review the course materials.
Practice basic bike maintenance tasks
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Practicing basic bike maintenance tasks will help you refresh your skills and be better prepared for the course.
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Clean your bike.
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Lube your bike chain.
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Adjust your bike brakes.
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Check your tire pressure.
Read Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
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This book is a comprehensive guide to bike maintenance and repair. Reading it will help you learn about the different parts of a bike and how to keep it running smoothly.
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Read the book from cover to cover.
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Take notes on the most important concepts.
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Refer to the book when you need to troubleshoot a problem with your bike.
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Watch YouTube videos on bike maintenance
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Watching videos on bike maintenance can help you better understand the concepts covered in the course and see them in practice.
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Search for YouTube videos on bike maintenance.
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Watch several videos on different aspects of bike maintenance.
Join a local bike club
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Joining a local bike club is a great way to connect with other cyclists who can help you learn about bike maintenance and repair.
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Find a local bike club.
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Attend a few meetings.
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Get involved in club activities.
Practice changing a bike tire
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Changing a bike tire is a common repair that you may need to do on your own. Practicing this skill will help you be prepared for when it happens.
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Gather the necessary tools and materials.
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Remove the old tire from the rim.
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Install the new tire on the rim.
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Inflate the tire to the proper pressure.
Contribute to the Bike Repair Wiki
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The Bike Repair Wiki is a free, online resource that provides information on bike maintenance and repair. Contributing to the wiki is a great way to share your knowledge and help others learn about bikes.
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Submit your changes for review.
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Create an account on the Bike Repair Wiki.
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Find an article that you want to contribute to.
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Make your edits to the article.
Build a bike from scratch
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Building a bike from scratch is a great way to learn about the different parts of a bike and how they work together. It will also give you a sense of accomplishment when you're finished.
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Gather the necessary tools and materials.
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Assemble the frame.
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Install the wheels and brakes.
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Install the drivetrain.
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Adjust the bike to fit you.
Write a blog post about bike maintenance
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Writing a blog post about bike maintenance is a great way to share your knowledge with others and help them learn about how to keep their bikes running smoothly.
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Choose a topic for your blog post.
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Write a draft of your post.
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Edit and proofread your post.
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Publish your post on your blog.
Review the course syllabus and materials
Show steps
Reviewing the course syllabus and materials will help you get a better understanding of the topics that will be covered in the course.
Show steps
- Read the course syllabus.
- Review the course materials.
Practice basic bike maintenance tasks
Show steps
Practicing basic bike maintenance tasks will help you refresh your skills and be better prepared for the course.
Show steps
- Clean your bike.
- Lube your bike chain.
- Adjust your bike brakes.
- Check your tire pressure.
Read Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
Show steps
This book is a comprehensive guide to bike maintenance and repair. Reading it will help you learn about the different parts of a bike and how to keep it running smoothly.
Show steps
- Read the book from cover to cover.
- Take notes on the most important concepts.
- Refer to the book when you need to troubleshoot a problem with your bike.
Watch YouTube videos on bike maintenance
Show steps
Watching videos on bike maintenance can help you better understand the concepts covered in the course and see them in practice.
Show steps
- Search for YouTube videos on bike maintenance.
- Watch several videos on different aspects of bike maintenance.
Join a local bike club
Show steps
Joining a local bike club is a great way to connect with other cyclists who can help you learn about bike maintenance and repair.
Show steps
- Find a local bike club.
- Attend a few meetings.
- Get involved in club activities.
Practice changing a bike tire
Show steps
Changing a bike tire is a common repair that you may need to do on your own. Practicing this skill will help you be prepared for when it happens.
Show steps
- Gather the necessary tools and materials.
- Remove the old tire from the rim.
- Install the new tire on the rim.
- Inflate the tire to the proper pressure.
Contribute to the Bike Repair Wiki
Show steps
The Bike Repair Wiki is a free, online resource that provides information on bike maintenance and repair. Contributing to the wiki is a great way to share your knowledge and help others learn about bikes.
Show steps
- Submit your changes for review.
- Create an account on the Bike Repair Wiki.
- Find an article that you want to contribute to.
- Make your edits to the article.
Build a bike from scratch
Show steps
Building a bike from scratch is a great way to learn about the different parts of a bike and how they work together. It will also give you a sense of accomplishment when you're finished.
Show steps
- Gather the necessary tools and materials.
- Assemble the frame.
- Install the wheels and brakes.
- Install the drivetrain.
- Adjust the bike to fit you.
Write a blog post about bike maintenance
Show steps
Writing a blog post about bike maintenance is a great way to share your knowledge with others and help them learn about how to keep their bikes running smoothly.
Show steps
- Choose a topic for your blog post.
- Write a draft of your post.
- Edit and proofread your post.
- Publish your post on your blog.
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