Barnett Bicycle Institute

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A cycling enthusiast, mechanic, and former shop owner for over 30 years, Chris brings to BBI a perspective covering all aspects of the bicycling community. His passion, while in retail, for assisting cyclists to be successful, carries over in his teaching students to become successful mechanics. His involvement with the cycling world, spanning 50 years, adds a wide perspective that enhances the students’ experience at BBI. After fixing flats for all his neighborhood friends, Chris’ first formal employment in the bicycle industry was at a local shop in New Jersey in 1965.

Students notice John's quiet, calming deameanor first, but quickly come to realize the authority that results from his 15 years of experience in this industry and his determined inquisitiveness. The three bike shops he has worked for could not be more varied. One was a huge shop in the Chicago area with an emphasis on volume. Another was a high-end shop in Colorado Springs noted for its expertise and service, and the third was small shop specializing in antique and recycled bicycles.

We provide you with a 11,000+ page manual that covers every aspect of the course, plus thousands of other topics.

By providing you with written materials in excess of the subject matter covered in class, and by providing you with detailed worksheets that guide you through all procedures down to the last detail, you will have us at your side for years after you leave our classroom. In addition, we provide free technical support by phone or email any time you run into a challenge in the field that you can't resolve on your own.

Founder and director John Barnett has worked in the cycling industry since 1973, having been a mechanic and service manager for four shops. Beginning in 1980, Mr. Barnett was the first to offer independent bicycle-mechanic courses in the bicycle industry. In addition to his shop mechanic and service manager experience, Mr. Barnett writes the only technical manual for professional mechanics – Barnett’s Manual: Analysis And Procedures For Bicycle Mechanics, which has been in publication since 1989.

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