All Lessons
Lessons are sequenced so skills build on each other. Pacing assumes a year-long course meeting 3× per week for 1–1.5 hours. Adjust as needed for your schedule.
Core Mechanical Lessons
CTE Introduction
Introduction to Career & Technical Education and the Bike Tech program.
Cycling Careers Exploration
Explore career pathways in the bicycle industry, shop roles, and entrepreneurship.
Shop Safety, Tools & Bike Parts
Shop safety rules, tool identification, bench layout, accountability, and major bike parts.
Tires and Tubes
Tire types, tube sizes, puncture repair, installation, and inflation best practices.
Hubs
Hub anatomy, bearing systems, adjustment, overhaul, and common troubleshooting.
Wheel Truing
Lateral and radial truing, spoke tension, dish, and building true wheels.
Personal Finance & Entrepreneurship
Money management basics, pricing services, and starting a bike-related business.
Pedals & Chains
Pedal types & installation plus chain selection, measurement, installation, and wear.
Cranksets
Crankset styles, bottom bracket interface, removal, installation, and torque specs.
Front Derailleur
Front derailleur setup, limit screws, cable tension, and shifting performance.
Rear Derailleur
Rear derailleur anatomy, B-tension, limit screws, indexing, and hanger alignment.
Headset Basics
Headset types (threaded vs threadless), adjustment, overhaul, and common issues.
Handlebars, Stems, Saddles & Seat Posts
Cockpit setup, stem length/angle, bar types, saddle position, and torque values.
Mechanical Disc Brakes
Mechanical disc brake systems, pad replacement, caliper alignment, and lever feel.
Rim Braking Systems
V-brakes, caliper brakes, pad alignment, cable routing, and stopping power.
Mechanical Review & Final Exams
Comprehensive review of all mechanical systems plus final practical exams.
STEM Enrichment Lessons
Optional science connections that reinforce the mechanical work.
Tension and Torque
Science of tension, torque, and how they apply to bicycle fasteners and spokes.
DOT vs Mineral Oil
Hydraulic fluid chemistry, compatibility, and safety for disc brake systems.