Transportation
Bike Mechanic

Bicycle Mechanic

When your tire is flat or your chain pops off, do you hop in and try to fix it yourself?

Repair, assemble, and maintain bicycles. Adjust brakes, gears, and wheels, and perform tune-ups and custom builds.

Salary Range

$25,000 $45,000

per year (10th–90th percentile)

Median Salary

$32,630

per year

Growth Outlook

Average Growth

2024–2034 projected

Work independently, Problem solve a variety of issues and challenges, Work in a job that's different every day!

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
  • Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.
  • Align wheels.
  • Assemble new bicycles.
  • Sell bicycles and accessories.
  • Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
  • Install new tires and tubes.
  • Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
  • Clean and lubricate bicycle parts.
  • Order bicycle parts.

Tools of the Trade

Specialty wrenchesEngine or vehicle standsHex keysAir pumpsScrewdriversNut driversPullersCleaning brushesWire or cable cutterTire repair kitTension testersHammersWheel alignment equipmentHand clampsWire gaugeRing wrench or spannerAllen wrenchElectronic funds transfer point of sale equipmentBox end wrenchesTapsShearsOpen end wrenchesAdjustable wrenchesEnd cut pliersNeedlenose pliersBrake repair kitsDesktop computersPersonal computers

Knowledge Areas

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. 99/100

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 81/100

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. 76/100

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 66/100

Administration and Management

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 62/100

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 62/100

Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 56/100

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 53/100

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 50/100

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. 48/100

Work Profile

Physicality
8/10
Training
4/10
Structure
6/10

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