My journey: from beginner to pro
Every mission in RideLoadout's story mode, done for real on a Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer Flat Bar: from fixing a first flat to building wheels. Each one gets an honest write-up, and most get a video, as it's done.
Chapter 1: The new hire
You just got the keys to the garage. Start with your eyes and hands, then build your first tool kits: air, fit, a clean chain. The chapter ends with your first full Safety Check.
In the real world: What a beginner class (like Park Tool School basics) covers. (beginner)
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- 1L1First check on a store-bought or used bike · coming soon · the guide
- 2L1Use a quick release properly · coming soon · the guide
- 3L1Remove and refit a wheel · coming soon · the guide
- 4L1Bed in brakes (new pads or rotor) · coming soon · the guide
- 5L1Frame crack and damage inspection · coming soon · the guide
- 6L1Inspect rims for dents and cracks · coming soon · the guide
- 7L1Read tire and tube sizes · coming soon · the guide
- 8L1Cassette or freewheel? Tell them apart · coming soon · the guide
- 9L1Set tire pressure · coming soon · the guide
- 10L1Look after Presta valves · coming soon · the guide
- 11L1Fix a flat tire · coming soon · the guide
- 12L1Replace a tire · coming soon · the guide
- 13L1Use a torque wrench · coming soon · the guide
- 14L1Set saddle height · coming soon · the guide
- 15L1Set saddle angle and setback · coming soon · the guide
- 16L1Flip stem or move spacers (bar height) · coming soon · the guide
- 17L1Position grips, levers and shifter · coming soon · the guide
- 18L1Replace grips · coming soon · the guide
- 19L1Fork straightness and mount check · coming soon · the guide
- 20L2Adjust headset play · coming soon · the guide
- 21L1Pull, clean and grease seatpost · coming soon · the guide
- 22L1Measure tire and chainring clearance · coming soon · the guide
- 23L1Wash the bike · coming soon · the guide
- 24L1Clean and lube chain · coming soon · the guide
- 25L2Deep-clean the drivetrain · coming soon · the guide
- 26L1Pack a ride repair kit · coming soon · the guide (side mission)
- 27L1Safety Check · coming soon 🏅 Safety Inspector
Chapter 2: Behind the counter
Riders trust you with their bikes now. Make brakes stop, gears shift cleanly and cables feel new, then run a full Tune-Up.
In the real world: A bike shop tune-up; entry-level mechanic work (Cytech Technical 1 level). (intermediate)
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- 28L1Take up cable stretch after the first rides · coming soon · the guide
- 29L2Center and adjust mechanical disc brake · coming soon · the guide
- 30L2Replace disc brake pads · coming soon · the guide
- 31L2Fix squealing disc brakes · coming soon · the guide
- 32L2True a bent rotor · coming soon · the guide
- 33L2Replace a rotor / upsize rotor · coming soon · the guide
- 34L2Replace rim tape · coming soon · the guide
- 35L2Adjust rear derailleur (limits + indexing) · coming soon · the guide
- 36L2Check derailleur pulley wear · coming soon · the guide
- 37L2Measure chain wear · coming soon · the guide
- 38L2Replace chain (with sizing) · coming soon · the guide
- 39L2Replace brake cable and housing · coming soon · the guide
- 40L2Replace shift cable and housing · coming soon · the guide
- 41L2Basic Tune-Up · coming soon 🏅 Tune-Up Tech
Chapter 3: The big jobs
Time to go inside the bike: cassettes, cranks, bottom brackets, bearings and wheels. Take your time and torque everything to spec.
In the real world: Professional mechanic work, the core of courses like UBI and Cytech Technical 2. (advanced)
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- 42L3Remove and install cassette · coming soon · the guide
- 43L3Replace rear derailleur · coming soon · the guide
- 44L1Remove and install pedals · coming soon · the guide
- 45L3Remove and install square-taper cranks · coming soon · the guide
- 46L3Change chainring size · coming soon · the guide
- 47L3Replace cartridge bottom bracket · coming soon · the guide
- 48L3Clean and grease headset bearings · coming soon · the guide
- 49L3Check and straighten derailleur hanger · coming soon · the guide
- 50L3Adjust and service cup-and-cone hubs · coming soon · the guide
- 51L3True a wheel (lateral wobble) · coming soon · the guide
- 52L3Replace a broken spoke · coming soon · the guide
- 53L3Full Overhaul · coming soon 🏅 Overhaul Pro
Chapter 4: Running the shop
The hardest work there is: build wheels, then fix up a bike and sell it. Finish here and the shop is yours.
In the real world: Senior or master mechanic work (Cytech Technical 3 covers suspension, droppers and electronic shifting). (expert)
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- 54L4Replace a rim (rebuild the wheel) · coming soon · the guide
- 55L4Build a wheel from a bare hub and rim · coming soon · the guide
- 56L3Replace press-in headset cups · coming soon · the guide (side mission)
- 57L3Install a new fork (cut the steerer) · coming soon · the guide (side mission)
- 58L4Fix & Flip project · coming soon 🏅 Shop Owner