Mechanic Training Classes

Curious about what makes your bicycle work? You are in the right place.

We run hands-on mechanic classes for every level, from your first puncture repair to bleeding hydraulic brakes. We believe everyone should be able to fix their own bicycle, and we love showing people how. You leave with the skills, and the confidence, to do it yourself.

Our Classes

  • Basic Bicycle Repair · Beginner · 1 day.

    Start here if you want to fix everyday problems on your own bicycle.

    You will learn to:

    • Name the parts of a bicycle

    • Clean and lubricate it

    • Fix a puncture

    • Remove and refit a wheel, chain and cassette

    Bring your own bicycle, or use one of ours.

  • Wheel Building · Intermediate · 2 days.

    For you if you want to build a wheel from a hub, rim and spokes.

    You will learn to:

    • Lace spokes between a hub and a rim

    • Bring the spokes up to tension

    • True the wheel so it runs straight

    By the end of day two you can build a basic wheel.

  • Hydraulic Brakes · Intermediate · 1 day.

    For you if you ride or work on bicycles with hydraulic brakes.

    You will learn to:

    • Maintain a hydraulic brake system

    • Bleed brakes

    • Use bleed syringes

    • Work with mineral oil and DOT 4 brake fluid

  • Bicycle Repair and Servicing · Beginner · 5 days.

    For you if you want to fully service a bicycle yourself.

    You will learn to:

    • Fix punctures, and remove and refit wheels, chains and cassettes

    • Service headsets, brakes and bottom brackets

    • Service front and rear hubs

    • Service and adjust gears

    • True a wheel

  • Advanced Mechanic Training · Career training ·

    15 days, or three 5-day parts. For you if you want to work as a bicycle mechanic.

    You will learn to:

    • Service every major part of a bicycle, from headset to hubs

    • Work on three types of bicycle, from older bikes with cantilever brakes to newer bikes with disc brakes

    • Build a wheel from scratch

    • Pass an individual assessment at the end of parts two and three

    Take it as three weeks in a row, or one part at a time.

Who can join

Our classes are designed for anyone to join, all you need is enthusiasm, and you need to be able to speak English or Afrikaans.

Booking

Tell us which class you are interested in and we will send you the next dates and the fee. Fees include VAT. Travel to and from the class is not included, and we do not provide meals, so bring your own lunch.

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