Bike Maintenance Course - Basic
Schedule
Sun, 26 Mar, 2023 at 09:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Cotton Town Bikes | Darwen, EN
About this Event
Introduction:
This hands-on course is an ideal introduction to bike maintenance. It will give the learner the skills and knowledge to be able to carry out many routine bike maintenance jobs without the need for a trip to the local bike shop.
The course is taught by a Cytech Master Mechanic with a vast amount of experience teaching and assessing bike maintenance within the cycle industry.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for home mechanics, volunteers or those considering a career in the cycle industry.
Prerequisites:
No previous experience required.
Content:
The Basics
- Health and safety, PPE
- Basic mechanical principles
- Home workshop set up
- Degreasing, cleaning and lubrication
- How to check for wear and tear
Bike Maintenance 101 - Wheels
- Axles and frame/fork attachments
- Tyres and tubes
- Wheel truing
Bike Maintenance 101 - Gears
- Derailleur alignment
- Replacing cable systems
- Derailleur set up and gear indexing
Bike Maintenance 101 - Brakes
- Brake calliper alignment
- Replacing cable systems
- Replacing brake pads
- Brake set up and adjustments
Bike Maintenance 101 - Drivetrain
- Wear and tear
- How to replace a chain
- How to replace a rear cassette.
Progression:
- Home Mechanic - Advanced
- Home Mechanic Plus - Hydraulics
- Home Mechanic Plus - Suspension
- Home Mechanic Plus - eBike
- Home Mechanic Plus - Tubeless
Please check out the FAQs.
Where is it happening?
Cotton Town Bikes, Unit 14 The Hub, Darwen, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 75.00 to GBP 150.00

















