Bicycle Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Assembling new bikes, aligning wheels, fitting tires and tubes, and setting brakes, pads, and gear mechanisms so they shift and stop correctly take up much of the day. You also install or swap handlebars, stands, lights, and seats, and help customers pick a bicycle that matches their size and how they plan to ride. Selling bikes and accessories is part of the same conversation. Repair work sits alongside listening to what a rider needs. It suits people who like precise mechanical adjustments and talking customers through fit and options.
Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$42'780
Median Wage Market Position
$42'780
What you might do
- Install and adjust brakes and brake pads
- Set gears so shifting works smoothly
- Straighten and align bicycle wheels
- Fit new tires and inner tubes
- Assemble new bicycles and add accessories
- Help customers choose a bike that fits
Skills that matter
- Installing and adjusting brakes and pads
- Matching bikes to body size and use
- Aligning wheels so they run evenly
- Assembling new bicycles for customers
- Fitting tires, tubes, seats, and handlebars
- Explaining gear and brake setup to riders
AI & the future of this role
Brake, gear, and tire work is tactile and done face-to-face with riders. Online guides might handle simple tips, yet shop adjustments, safety checks, and local service demand are likely to remain hard to automate.
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