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CTE/Supply Chain & Transportation Curriculum Bicycle Repair Training
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Core Standards of the Course

STRAND 1
Students will understand and demonstrate safe practices.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Pass relevant safety tests with 100% proficiency.

Standard 2
Demonstrate shop cleanliness, safety, and appropriate use of PPE.


STRAND 2
Students will understand and use appropriate tools and concepts for bicycle building, tune-up, and repairs.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Identify various shop tools and equipment related to bicycle repair.

  1. Spoke nipple wrench
  2. Chain breaker
  3. Pin spanner

Standard 2
Measure using appropriate units.

  1. Newton meters
  2. Foot pounds
  3. Thread pitch

Performance Skills

  1. Be able to use a torque wrench, chain breaker, pin spanner, and truing stand.
  2. Tap and re-tap threads.

STRAND 3
Students will recognize the parts and make adjustments of wheel systems.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Identify the parts of a wheel system

  1. Hub
  2. Brake Rotor
  3. Spokes
  4. Rim
  5. Tubes
  6. Presta/ Schrader Valves
  7. Tire

Standard 2
Compare different valve stems and installation methods

  1. Tubeless road and mountain tires

Performance Skills

  1. Replace/repair tubes and tires:
  2. Locate tube punctures
  3. Patch site prep and installation
  4. Check tire for wear and sharp objects
  5. True a wheel laterally.

STRAND 4
Students will identify the parts and make adjustments of the steering system.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Identify parts of a steering system and their functions.

  1. Handlebars
  2. Stem
  3. Headset
  4. Fork

Standard 2
Compare various handlebar styles and service needs.

  1. Carbon fiber
  2. Aluminum
  3. Titanium

Performance Skills

  1. Properly adjust stem height.
  2. Properly align the handlebar to the front fork.

STRAND 5
Students will identify the parts and make adjustments of the braking system.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Identify types of bicycle braking

  1. Rim
  2. Caliper
  3. Cantilever
  4. "V"
  5. Disc
  6. Drum
  7. Coaster
  8. Fixed Gear
  9. Brake lever
  10. Adjusting barrel/nut
  11. Cable
  12. Arms
  13. Block/Pad

Performance Skills

  1. Adjust brakes to stop the bicycle with appropriate pressure on the levers.
  2. Lever bleed a hydraulic brake.

STRAND 6
Students will identify the parts and make adjustments of the drive/shifting system.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Identify types of bicycle drives.

  1. Fixed
  2. Coaster
  3. Geared

Standard 2
Identify the parts of a traditional geared drive system.

  1. Pedal
  2. Crank
  3. Chainrings
  4. Bottom bracket
  5. Chain
  6. Rear cassette

Standard 3
Identify the parts of the shifting system.

  1. Front/rear shift levers
  2. Cables
  3. Front/rear derailleurs

Performance Skills

  1. Adjust derailleurs to shift smoothly between each gear or chainring.

STRAND 7
Students will identify the parts and make adjustments of suspension systems.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Identify common suspension systems:

  1. Front (fork)
  2. Rear (frame)

Standard 2
Understand suspension terminology.

  1. Travel
  2. Sag
  3. Lockout
  4. Compression Damping
  5. Rebound Damping

Standard 3
Describe how to perform a 30-hour suspension service.

Performance Skills
Set proper suspension sag


STRAND 8
Students will understand the proper assembly and fitting of a bicycle.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Identify optimal rider positions for different types of bicycles

  1. Road
  2. Mountain
  3. Hybrid

Standard 2
Identify the basic anatomy of bicycle systems and their interactions.

  1. Frame
  2. Wheels
  3. Steering
  4. Brakes
  5. Drive/Shifting
  6. Suspension

Performance Skills

  1. Properly assemble and fit a bicycle.
  2. Size a seat and bar height for a rider.

STRAND 9
Students will describe proper care and service cycles for a bicycle.

Bicycle Repair Training Core

Standard 1
Describe proper care and service cycles for a bicycle.

  1. Lubrication
  2. Chain
  3. Cables
  4. Tire pressure
  5. Cleaning and Inspection
  6. Maintenance

Performance Skills

  1. Translate industry vocabulary to non-technical language understandable by customers
  2. Conflict resolution
  3. Teamwork
  4. Customer Service
  5. Follow repair service instructions

UEN logo http://www.uen.org - in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and Utah System of Higher Education (USHE).  Send questions or comments to USBE Specialist - Brent Cox and see the CTE/Supply Chain & Transportation website. For general questions about Utah's Core Standards contact the Director - THALEA LONGHURST.

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