ISCO-08 7234
Bicycle and related repairers
28.2%
ADI · 256th of 433 · 95% interval 6.9–52.2
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 28.2% of the task time of bicycle and related repairers, and finish 0.4% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full28.2%
256th of 433 · interval 6.9–52.2
ADI3 · full delegation0.4%
185th of 433 · interval 0.0–1.4
ADIs · share of time21.4%
301st of 433 · interval 10.8–34.8
Evidence36
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.0 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 69.3%L1Augmentation · 2.4%L2Partial delegation · 27.8%L3Full delegation · 0.3%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
36 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install new tires and tubes.Bicycle Repairers | 8.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Help customers select bicycles that fit their body sizes and intended bicycle uses.Bicycle Repairers | 8.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Align wheels.Bicycle Repairers | 8.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Install and adjust brakes and brake pads.Bicycle Repairers | 8.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.Bicycle Repairers | 8.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 35 min | Physical presence |
| Clean and lubricate bicycle parts.Bicycle Repairers | 8.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Sell bicycles and accessories.Bicycle Repairers | 7.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.Bicycle Repairers | 7.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Assemble new bicycles.Bicycle Repairers | 7.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.3 h | Physical presence |
| Order bicycle parts.Bicycle Repairers | 6.6% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 25 min | Access to systems |
| Disassemble axles to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.Bicycle Repairers | 5.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 28 min | Physical presence |
| Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders.Bicycle Repairers | 2.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Build wheels by cutting and threading new spokes.Bicycle Repairers | 2.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Repair holes in tire tubes, using scrapers and patches.Bicycle Repairers · supplemental task | 2.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 21 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Access to systems |
| Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Confer with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, or union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resource needs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement electronic maintenance programs or computer information management systems.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or test results.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Meet with vendors or suppliers to discuss products used in repair work.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review, evaluate, accept, and coordinate completion of work bid from contractors.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design equipment configurations to meet personnel needs.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 28.2% | 41 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.149 | 27 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.847 | 28 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 30.75 | 22 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.023 | 16 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.008 | 40 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (72)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Toolmakers and related workers 7222 | 29.6 | |
| Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers 7232 | 21.4 | |
| Metal working machine tool setters and operators 7223 | 17.4 | |
| Sheet-metal workers 7213 | 14.8 | |
| Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers 7233 | 14.7 | |
| Structural-metal preparers and erectors 7214 | 10.5 | |
| Welders and flamecutters 7212 | 9.9 | |
| Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers 7221 | 9.1 | |
| Riggers and cable splicers 7215 | 7.9 | |
| Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers 7231 | 7.1 | |
| Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners 7224 | 4.1 | |
| Metal moulders and coremakers 7211 | 2.3 |
Dashed line: bicycle and related repairers (28.2%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Bicycle and related repairers (ISCO-08 7234), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7234
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Bicycle and related repairers (ISCO-08 7234)}
}Machine-readable
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