Lesson 1Reassembly, torque finalization, lubrication points, and system-specific torque tablesPuts all systems back with right torque and grease. You'll learn grease spots, threadlocker use, system torque tables, and final safety and function checks.
Thread prep: grease, anti-seize, and threadlockerApply torque tables by system and materialBrake, shifting, and bearing final checksFastener recheck after initial torque passFinal safety sign-off and customer notesLesson 2Safety disassembly sequence and workholding: axle removal, wheel protection, torque wrench and stand setupCovers safe take-apart order and firm holding. You'll learn bike stand support, wheel and frame protection, right axle removal, and part staging for clean, easy reassembly.
Select and position repair standAxle removal and wheel handlingProtect frame, fork, and drivetrainOrganize small parts and fastenersTorque wrench selection and setupLesson 3Functional tests and test ride protocol: braking checks, shifting under load, bearing play, ride notes template for customer reportShows how to do controlled function tests before teardown. You'll learn safe test ride setup, brake and shift checks under load, bearing play checks, and structured ride notes for customer reports.
Pre-ride safety and environment checksStatic brake and shifting function testsBearing play and noise assessmentOn-road shifting and braking under loadRide notes template for customer reportsLesson 4Cockpit and contact points: stem/handlebar torque sequence, saddle/seatpost service, cable/hose routing, clamp torques and safety checksHandles cockpit safety and rider touch points. You'll learn right stem and bar torque order, saddle and seatpost service, clamp prep, and safe cable and hose routing around controls.
Inspect stem, bar, and control interfacesTorque sequence for stem and handlebarSeatpost cleaning, lube, and insertion depthSaddle angle, setback, and height checksCable and hose routing at cockpit areaLesson 5Brake system service group: pad inspection, rotor wear measurement, caliper alignment checks, bleed preparation and torque values for hose/banjo/lever fittingsFocuses on steady brake service for disc systems. You'll learn pad and rotor wear limits, rotor runout checks, caliper alignment, hose and fitting torques, and prep for safe, clean bleeding.
Identify brake type and fluid requirementsPad wear limits and contamination checksRotor thickness, runout, and bolt torqueCaliper centering and mount interface prepHose, banjo, and lever fitting torque setupLesson 6Wheels and tires group: tubeless tape, valve service, rim bed inspection, spoke tension checks, true and dish procedures, tire seating and sealant refreshCovers full wheel and tyre service flow. You'll learn rim bed checks, tubeless tape and valve service, spoke tension checks, true and dish fixes, and safe tyre seating with fresh sealant.
Rim bed and spoke hole inspectionTubeless tape and valve service stepsSpoke tension balance and problem spotsLateral, radial true, and dish checksTire mounting, seating, and sealant refreshLesson 7Initial intake and visual inspection: damage, alignment, wear indicators, photos, and documentation checklistHandles structured bike intake, noting customer issues, and steady visual checks. You'll record damage, alignment, wear, take photos, and fill a clear intake checklist for later.
Customer interview and service historyCheck frame, fork, and wheel alignmentInspect drivetrain, brakes, and contact pointsRecord serials, components, and accessoriesPhoto set and digital intake checklistLesson 8Drivetrain service steps: chain, cassette, chainring inspection and measurement; tools (chain wear tool, cassette lockring tool, torque wrench) and tolerancesDetails drivetrain wear checks and service. You'll measure chain stretch, check cassette and chainrings, pick swap times, and use right tools and torques for clean reassembly.
Chain wear measurement and replacementCassette removal, cleaning, and inspectionChainring tooth wear and damage checksReassembly torque for cassette and crankDrivetrain noise diagnosis after serviceLesson 9Frame, headset, bottom bracket, and bearings group: headset pre-load, bottom bracket inspection/replacement, hub bearing checks, tool list and torque specsGroups all main frame bearings into one flow. You'll learn headset preload, bottom bracket checks and swaps, hub bearing checks, and right tools and torque specs safely.
Headset inspection and preload settingBottom bracket type ID and tool selectionBottom bracket removal and installationFront and rear hub bearing assessmentTorque specs log for frame and bearingsLesson 10Rear derailleur and shifting: clutch check, pulley wear, B-tension, limit screws, indexing procedure, required tools and reference tolerancesCovers rear shifting checks and tweaks. You'll check derailleur clutch and pulleys, set B-tension and limits, route housing right, and index precisely using maker tolerances.
Check hanger alignment and derailleur mountClutch function and pulley wear inspectionSet high and low limit screws safelyB-tension setup by cog and tire clearanceCable tension and indexing fine adjustment
