bicycle mechanics school

Practical Bicycle Mechanics School 07739 614 579



Cycle Tech has had much interest in running a practical bicycle mechanics school!

Knowing how to maintain your bicycle can help you avoid extra repair bills and keep your bicycle operating at its best. We will show you how to keep your bicycle in top condition, with simple checks to make sure things are running as they should.

Foundation course in cycle maintenance – 1/2 day £90 for 2 people:

Course includes wheel removal and installation, puncture repair, gear tuning and basic brake adjustment. Want to know how to set up your bike correctly (vital if you’re going to be comfortable, cycle efficiently and avoid injury), we will cover this too. In summary then you will learn:-

  • To get the right fit        
  • Instant Bike care
  • Name that part
  • Safety Checks
  • Remove wheels
  • Tyre and wheel care / changing tyres and fixing punctures
  • Chain care
  • Gear tuning and how to use your gears
  • Basic Brake adjustment
  • Wash and Lubricate routine
  • Information on tools

    Intensive course in cycle maintenance – 1 day £150 for 2 people:

    Morning session as Foundation course above, but spend a day to know your way around the bike (can be done as two separate ½ day modules). Intended for anyone keen on wanting to learn how to carry out basic repairs / maintenance, in the afternoon session you will learn how to undertake:-·    
  •   Basic wheel truing – essential for better braking
  •   Brake adjustment – for powerful, silent stopping (disk and cable brakes)
  •  Adjusting hub bearings – for maximum life and smooth running
  •  Gear adjustment – including fitting new cables and fine tuning to both front and rear mechanisms
  • Bottom bracket and headset adjustment
  • Recommendations for routine bicycle servicing
  • On ride repairs

    At your home, ½ & 1 day courses available.

To Book your place on our courses. 

 Please email martin@cycle-tech.co.uk

Practical Bicycle Mechanics from CycleTech.

Options  One 2 One teaching:

 

Cycle Tech can tailor a course to your needs.

You can even build your new bicycle as part of the course. Your new bicycle brought on-line in a box. You can now build yourself with guidance.

 

Do your own 1st service. Can’t get your new bike back to the shop or on-line store.

Book a course and learn to do it your self.

Also information on tools, lubricants, cleaning products and accessories with 10% course discount.

The course is aimed at the beginner and those with a little mechanical knowledge. After the course you will have a basic knowledge and a understanding of how to look after your bicycle and do your own repairs, cutting the cost of maintenance. And enjoying more time cycling.