FORM ACADEMY / COURSE 01
Know your bike.
Own the upkeep.
A little understanding goes a long way. Learn the essentials of bike maintenance, one component and one useful skill at a time.
A better understanding.
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The whole course in one book: how a bike fits together, the four lessons, and a guide to every part, with pictures from the 3D workbench. Free, no sign-up. Open it in Apple Books, Kindle or any e-reader.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
General maintenance.
Clean the bike. Care for the chain. Check tyres and brakes. A checklist you can use every time.
THE COMPONENT WORKBENCH
Take the bike apart in 3D.
Explode a complete road bike into its assemblies and 191 parts. Each one tells you what it does, what it connects to and what to inspect.
YOUR WORKSHOP STARTS HERE
The foundations.
Understand it. Explore it.
Put your knowledge to the test.
018 minBefore every ride
A repeatable check, from tyres to controls. Know what deserves a closer look before you roll.
0212 minA clean, quiet drivetrain
Understand the rollers, keep dirt out and put lubricant where it belongs.
0310 minGet your tyres ready
Read the limits, recognise your valve and finish with a properly seated tyre.
0412 minKnow your stopping power
See how your brakes work, identify wear and recognise a problem before the ride.
YOUR BIKE. YOUR LESSONS.
Different parts.
The right explanation.
Mechanical or electronic shifting. Rim, cable disc or hydraulic brakes. Tell us what you know—we’ll keep the rest open until you identify it.
Shifting unknown · brake type unknown front and rear