NEW COURSE! Whether you love bicycling as a hobby or have an interest in working toward a career as a bicycle mechanic, Stratford's home study course is a convenient and affordable way to gain the knowledge you need to succeed.
This course is extremely comprehensive and covers all kinds of bikes, tools, and riding situations, and even has an entire section dedicated to starting a bicycle mechanic business of your own.
Start learning more about becoming a bicycle mechanic with Stratford's course. Get access to your first module with just a low down payment!
Students who graduate from this course should be well prepared to make repairs on their own bikes or to begin entry-level employment in a bike shop or department.
Road Bikes and Cyclocross Bikes The Tools of the Trade
Tools for on a Ride
Pre-ride Inspections
Basic Maintenance
Emergency Repair Techniques
Chain Maintenance and Replacement
Maintaining, Repairing and Replacing Cable-Actuated Shifting and Electronic Systems
Tires: Inspection, Selection and Replacement
Wheels: Maintenance, Repair and Installation
Rim Brake and Disk Brake Maintenance and Repair
Crank and Bottom Bracket Maintenance and Repair
Repair and Servicing Stems
Handlebars and Headsets
Repair and Maintenance of Pedals
Selection, Maintenance, and Repair of Saddles and Seatposts
Wheelbuilding
Spoke Patterns
Weight Considerations
Maintenance and Repair of Forks
Selecting, Inspecting, Maintaining and Repairing Frames
Mountain Bikes Tools
Pre-Ride Inspections
Emergency Situations
Chain Maintenance and Replacement
Maintaining, Repairing and Replacing Cable-Actuated Shifting and Electronic Systems
Tires: Inspection, Election and Replacement
Wheels: Maintenance, Repair and Installation.
Rim Brake and Disk Brake Maintenance and Repair
Crank and Bottom Bracket Maintenance and Repair
Repair and Servicing Stems
Handlebars and Headsets
Repair and Maintenance of Pedals
Selection, Maintenance of Saddles and Seatposts
Wheelbuilding
Spoke Patterns
Weight Considerations
Maintenance and Repair of Forks
Selecting, Inspecting, Maintaining and Repairing Frames
Building Bikes and Choppers Basic Tools and Skills
Workshop Safety
Acquiring Raw Materials
Welding Basics
Planning and Designing Custom Bikes
Dismantling Donor Bikes
Chopper Bicycle Characteristics
Building The Dirty Rat, Skyscraper, Highlander, Hammerhead & The Snow Bus
Winterized Bicycles
Design characteristics of Tall Bikes
Building the Inverta-Bike and The Skycycle
Designing Tandem Bikes
Building the Mountain Tandem & Detachable Tandem
Building Unicycles
An Introduction to Recumbent Bicycles
Building the Kool Kat, Coyote, Maraude, Trick Bicycles & the Sidewinder
Finishing and Restoration
Starting a Bicycle Mechanic Business Vision
Business Plans
Business Structures
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
LLC Structures
Funding Sources
Future Proofing Your Finances
Budgeting, Cash Flow & Taxation
Creating and Marketing Your Brand
Building Brand Loyalty
Marketing and Personal Branding
Customer Service & Retention
Hiring
Outsourcing
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