This course is suited to shop assemblers, home mechanics, and fleet maintenance personnel. All aspects of assembling, adjusting, and basic maintenance of derailleur bikes are covered. For the experienced assembler who would like to take the BSE Technician 1 test, this course is excellent preparation.

This course is designed to suit a wide variety of students, such as:
1) Individuals seeking employment as a bicycle assembler or intern mechanic.
2) Cycling enthusiasts who would like to do all of their own home maintenance.
3) Anyone who is interested in taking Bicycle Repair & Overhaul, but feels, due to their relative lack of experience, that the partial repetition of taking both programs would be advantageous.
4) Sales and management-oriented professionals who need more technical familiarity with the bicycle to enhance their sales and management skills.
5) Bicycle assemblers who need to improve their assembly skills.

Approximately thirty-five percent of the class time is divided between demonstration and lecture, and sixty-five percent is hands-on lab work.

Based on your performance and attendance, you will earn a certificate of completion. For details see the catalog. In addition, if you meet the experience requirement, you may take the BSE Technician 1 test in order to receive a certificate that indicates your skill level achieved.

The knowledge gained will be applicable to all types of bikes, inexpensive and exotic, road and off-road, adult and juvenile.