Curriculum

Day

Morning

Afternoon

1.Mon

Introduction
Mechanical Foundations

Threaded headsets
Headset reaming and facing

2.Tues

Threadless headsets
Handlebars

Loose Ball (Serviceable) hubs
Cartridge Hubs

3.Wed

Wheelbuilding Part 1

Wheelbuilding Part 1

4.Thurs

Wheelbuilding Part 2

Wheel Inspection & Repair
Serviceable Bottom Brackets
Cranksets

5.Fri

Wheelbuilding (Evaluated Lab)

Cartridge Bottom Brackets
Through-Axle BBs & Splined Cranks
Chasing & Facing Bottom Bracket Shells
One-Piece Cranks & Bottom Brackets

6.Sat

Service Management Topics
Bike Sizing, Fit, Adjustments

Frame Design, Construction, Damage
Tires, Tubes, Wheel Removal/Installation

7.Mon

Chains
Chainrings
Freewheels

Freehubs & Cassettes
Chainline
Pedals

8.Tues

Cables & Housings
Shift Controls; Twist Grips
Rear Derailleurs

Front Derailleurs
Below-Bar Shifters
Integrated & Road Shifters

9.Wed

Shift system setup
& tuning (Evaluated Lab)
Brake Systems Introduction

Linear & Caliper Brakes
Disc Brake Rotors

10.Thurs

Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Suspension
Course Review & Discussion

11.Fri

Written Exam
Exam Review

Practical Exam (assembly of new bike)
Course Wrap-Up

Note: This schedule fairly shows the content that is covered; however, the sequence is subject to change.