CYTECH HOME MECHANIC

Leisure & Enthusiast

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Come and learn the art of maintaining your bike, from the people who train the UK’s professional cycle mechanics.

This Cytech accredited, short course covers a comprehensive range of cycle maintenance topics designed to give any bike enthusiast the desired level of mechanical ability needed to tackle everyday maintenance jobs that would otherwise be handled by a local bike shop. It is very much a hands-on course, so be prepared to get your hands dirty.

Upon completion you will be able to undertake basic service and repair work on your bike. This includes an understanding of the correct terminology, trouble shooting, set-up and adjustment of your bike, what parts are most likely to need regular replacement and how to care for your bike for optimal performance and reliable cycling.

Anyone with an interest or passion for cycling who is looking to gain an introduction into cycle maintenance tasks that can be successfully and easily performed at home. It is very much pitched at the ‘bike enthusiast’ as it is a step up from our entry level, Basic Bike Maintenance course.

Take inspiration from our professionally equipped workshops that provide the ideal environment for you to learn and practice new skills in an enjoyable way. We provide all the tools and equipment you require plus the bikes to practice on, so there is no chance of damaging your own steed.

The Cytech home mechanic course covers the following topics:

  • Anatomy of the bike
  • Fault finding on a bicycle
  • Hubs and Wheels
  • Wheel Truing
  • Brakes – set up and adjustment
  • Gears – set up and indexing
  • Headsets, Handlebars & Stem adjustment
  • Bottom brackets – different types and the removal and fitting of chainsets
  • Wheel removal and re-fitting and the difference between quick release and through axles
  • Tyre and tube removal

This is a 2-day course that needs to be completed at one of our dedicated training centres.

The course costs £299.00 no VAT. The price includes all course materials and Cytech certification.

NB. Accommodation, travel and food are not included in the price.

You will receive the Cytech home mechanical certificate.

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Extend your skills

HOME MECHANIC PLUS COURSES

Our ACA Home Mechanic PLUS courses are an extension to our standard Cytech Home Mechanic course. They offer a deeper dive into the more complicated maintenance tasks specific to mountain bikes and road bikes.

Home Mechanic Plus (Road)

2 Day Course

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Our ACA Home Mechanic PLUS (Road) course is an extension to our standard Cytech Home Mechanic course. It offers a deeper dive into the more complicated maintenance tasks specific to road bikes.

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Home Mechanic Plus (MTB)

2 Day Course

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Our ACA Home Mechanic PLUS (MTB) course is an extension to our standard Cytech Home Mechanic course. It offers a deeper dive into the more complicated maintenance tasks specific to mountain bikes.

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Cytech Technical Two

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Cytech Technical Two is considered the industry trade standard for any professional cycle mechanic. It includes 2 weeks of intensive training and assessment, delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a professional bike mechanic.

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Cytech Technical Three

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Our Cytech Technical Three course is designed for advanced bicycle mechanics who have gained a high level of technical knowledge and experience from working on the industry’s latest high-end bikes and components. It leads to the highest qualification available in the UK.

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