Bicycle Repairers
Also known as: Bicycle Assembler, Bicycle Fitter, Bicycle Mechanic (+13 more)
Repair and service bicycles.
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What You'll Do
- Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
- Assemble new bicycles.
- Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
- Align wheels.
- Disassemble axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
- Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders.
- Repair holes in tire tubes, using scrapers and patches.
- Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
- Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.
- Sell bicycles and accessories.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
- Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
- Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
Common styles
Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cautiousness, Cooperation, Perseverance
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Strengths
Common Strengths for This Career
- Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.5/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.43/5)
- Cautiousness (High importance: 4.0/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 3.84/5)
- Perseverance (High importance: 3.79/5)
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.
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