Road Bikes and Cyclocross Bikes
• The Tools of the Trade
• Tools for on a Ride
• Pre-ride Inspections
• Basic Bicycle 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
Ebike Repairs
• Geared and Gearless Direct Hub
• Disc Brake Motor Troubleshooting
• High Power Motor Troubleshooting
• Battery Usage and Selection
• Battery Parallel Connection
• Basic Functions of the BLDC Controller
• Regenerative Brake and Digital Brake Switch Method
• Wiring Pattern for Analog Throttle Brake
• Pedal Assist Connector
• Speed Limit and Cruise Connector
• Controller MOSFET Repairs
• Inspection and Replacement of MOSFET
• Heating Grips
• USB Charger Installation
• Adjusting Voltage and Current
• Brake Cable Replacement and Changing Hydraulic Brake Pads
• Repairing a Bent Rotor
• Wiring Diagram for Electric Bikes
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
