Lesson 1Reassembly, torque finalization, lubrication points, and system-specific torque tablesPut all systems back with right torque and grease. Learn where to put grease, use threadlocker, apply torque tables for each system, and do last safety and work 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 setupShows safe take-apart order and safe holding. Learn to hold bike in stand, guard wheels and frame, take out axles right, and set parts for easy, clean, trackable putting back.
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 reportTells how to do controlled work tests before taking apart. Learn safe test ride set, brake and shift checks with load, bearing loose check, and record ride notes for customer report.
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. Learn right stem and bar torque order, saddle and seatpost fix, clamp prep, and check safe cable and hose paths 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 fittingsLooks at full brake service for disc systems. Learn pad and rotor wear limits, rotor wobble checks, caliper line-up, hose and fit torque, and prep for safe, clean brake bleed.
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 refreshShows full wheel and tire service flow. Learn to check rim beds, fix tubeless tape and valves, check spoke pull, fix true and dish, and seat tires with new sealant when needed.
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 checklistCovers good bike intake, noting customer worries, and full sight check. Learn to record damage, line-up, wear, take photos, and fill clear intake list for later use.
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 check and fix. Learn to measure chain stretch, check cassette and chainrings, pick change time, and use right tools and torque for clean, quiet put-back.
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 specsPuts all main frame bearings in one flow. Learn headset preload set, bottom bracket check and change, hub bearing checks, and use right tools and torque 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 shift check and adjust. Learn to check derailleur clutch and pulleys, set B-tension and limit screws, route housing right, and do exact indexing with maker limits.
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
