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Bicycle Repairers

Repair and service bicycles.

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A look at the work

  • Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
  • Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.
  • Install new tires and tubes.
  • Assemble new bicycles.
  • Estimate costs of repairing bicycles and write service tickets.
  • Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
  • Clean and lubricate bicycle parts.
  • Order bicycle parts.

A selection of source-listed tasks; duties vary by role and employer.

Interests involved in this work

These source scores describe occupational work activities. They are separate from your personal test results.

Hands-on

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

7.0 / 7

Investigative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.8 / 7

Creative

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.2 / 7

Helping people

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.6 / 7

Enterprising

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

1.5 / 7

Organizing

2026-02 · Machine Learning/Expert

3.3 / 7

Skills to explore

Source-reported importance on a 1–5 scale. Try a course, project or conversation to learn what these skills involve.

Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

2026-08

3.9 / 5

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

2026-08

3.6 / 5

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

2026-08

3.5 / 5

Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

2026-08

3.4 / 5

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

2026-08

3.3 / 5

Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

2026-08

3.1 / 5

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

2026-08

3.0 / 5

Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

2026-08

3.0 / 5

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

2026-08

3.0 / 5

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

2026-08

3.0 / 5

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Source preparation category: Job Zone 2 of 5 · 2026-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.

Related study fields

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Source & methodology

O*NET-SOC code 49-3091.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.

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Data: O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Used under CC BY 4.0. StudyIndex normalizes the presentation and adds exploration features; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed or tested these additions.