Unit Award Scheme
111591 BIKE MAINTENANCE: REPLACING A BICYCLE CABLE
In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have | Evidence needed | |
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demonstrated the ability to | ||
| 1 | remove one brake and one gear cable from a bicycle | Summary sheet |
| 2 | select an inner and outer cable appropriate to the component (gear or brake) | Summary sheet |
| 3 | safely prepare new lengths of outer cable | Summary sheet |
| 4 | install the new cable, ensuring it is correctly connected at both ends and routed along the frame | Summary sheet |
| 5 | check the correct operation of the component and adjust the cable as necessary | Summary sheet |
| 6 | safely cut any excess inner cable and crimp the cable end | Summary sheet |
shown knowledge of | ||
| 7 | the differing diameters of gear and brake inner and outer cables | Summary sheet |
| 8 | two different handlebar fittings for changing gear | Summary sheet |
| 9 | two causes of cable failure in bicycles | Summary sheet |
| 10 | how to maintain efficient cable operation. | Summary sheet |
All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet
Approved 22 February 2019Level - Entry Level