Course Information

WHY JOIN OUR COURSE?

There are many reasons, but firstly, you can save money by servicing your own bike. Weight up the cost of this one evening class against the cost of paying for regular servicing or even the cost of petrol driving to the bike shop! It's not hard to see how you're on to a winner. But what's more you will also have greater enjoyment biking, safe in the knowledge that your bike is in sound working order.  

COURSE OUTLINE

All classes are held in a friendly workshop environment with a maximum group size of four. We offer on site classes for companies, then specific road and mountain bike courses at our base in Ballinastoe, County Wicklow. You can drop in beforehand for a tea or coffee and we will also break at the mid point for some fresh air. Changing facilities are available in the venue if you decide to cycle in. Don't worry if you don't have any of these tools or haven't even heard of them! Just bring what you have.  

  • Allen keys 1.5mm to 8mm
  • Torque keys T10 and T25
  • Open ended spanners 6mm to 17mm
  • Plain and Philips (star head) screw drivers
  • Tire levers
  • Chain breaking tool
  • Chain whip
  • Cassette tool
  • Cable cutters
  • Pliers
  • Mallet
  • Spoke keys

TYPICAL AIMS

  • Change a tube
  • Replace a spoke
  • Fix a buckled wheel
  • Adjust cones
  • Indexing/adjusting gears
  • Changing cables
  • Setting limit screws
  • Suspension setup
  • Replace handle bar tape
  • When to replace your drivechain
  • Cantilever and V-brake
  • Disc brake bleeding
  • Headset service
  • Changing brake pads and cables
  • Signs of wear

KEY POINTS

  • Detailed course notes emailed straight after the class.

These notes are packed full on top tips and helpful reminders so to help you repeat everything you learn in the class.

  • Spare parts are available if required.

If your bike needs parts you will be able to purchase these, however you're not obliged to buy anything.

  • Our expert staff are industry mechanics.

We don't just give step by step instructions during the course, we let you in on industry secrets and top tips.

  • We operate nationwide service.

Please contact us for a class in your area. We regularly host classes for small groups and clubs around the country.