BIKE MECHANIC COURSES
Learn how to work on your own bike.
Small class size to ensure you get the attention you want.
Want something specific? We do custom instruction.
At Essential Cycles, we're passionate about helping riders not only ride, but also understand and maintain their bikes. That's why we offer a variety of bike maintenance courses and bike mechanic classes to help riders of all levels learn the ins and outs of their bikes. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced rider looking to expand your knowledge, our expert instructors are here to guide you through everything from basic maintenance to more complex repairs.
Our comprehensive courses cover a range of topics, from bike cleaning and basic adjustments to wheel building and suspension maintenance. With hands-on instruction and personalized attention, you'll gain the skills and confidence you need to keep your bike in top shape and enjoy a smoother, more efficient ride. Choose Essential Cycles for the best bike maintenance courses and bike mechanic classes around.
In-Depth 5-Week Bike Maintenance Course: Master Your Ride, Every Ride!
Join our 5-week bike maintenance course designed for all types of bikes. Whether you're a mountain biker, a road cyclist, or simply love pedaling around town, this course is your gateway to mastering the art of bicycle mechanics. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll dive deep into hands-on learning, covering essential topics like wheel truing, brake bleeds, drivetrain cleaning, and suspension maintenance. From beginner to intermediate levels, our small class sizes ensure personalized attention, making this course the ideal choice to boost your confidence and competence in keeping your ride in peak condition. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your bike and enjoy a smoother, more thrilling ride every time!
Ladies Only Mechanics Essentials
For the Ladies by the Ladies! During this course we will walk you through a basic tune-up of your bike, introducing you to the function, installation and repair of all major mechanical systems. This is a great course for anyone looking to start their journey into bike mechanics, as well as for those looking to expand upon knowledge they already have. All participants are encouraged to bring and work on their own bikes (although we can provide a bike if needed!)
Consequently, topics covered may vary as each offering will be tailored to the specific interests and components of attendees. We will introduce you to the function of: wheels, derailleurs, brakes, drivetrains, bearings, and suspension. As with all courses, we hope to teach you the reasoning behind the methods allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the "why" rather than just the "how."
Wheel Building 101 & 102
Have you ever wondered about the mixture of science and art that is wheelbuilding? Have you dreamed of riding a set of wheels you built yourself? This instructional offering will answer these questions and more! Learn how to build strong and durable wheels with master wheelbuilder niceguy geoff as he walks you through his personal methods developed over decades of practice and thousands of wheels built.
Wheelbuilding 101 is intended as a stand-alone course in which we will walk through the lacing, tensioning and truing of one wheel. If you would like to build a pair of wheels, Wheelbuilding 102 is offered as a follow up lesson in which the second wheel will be built. This night will also include some more advanced ideas and techniques aimed at increasing your understanding of wheel building.
We are happy to facilitate components for this or you are welcome to BYO parts. Please ensure this is done in advanced.
Tubeless Setup
Learn how to change a tire, retape your rim and set your tires up tubeless.
Tape and sealant included in the cost. If you need valves or fresh rubber this is an additional cost (or BYO) We're offering 30% off Maxxis tires for all participants and discounted sundries.
Trailside Repairs
When things go wrong on the side of the trail, would you know what to do? Do you have the right tools in your pack to get yourself or your friend rolling again, so you at the very least, can get out.
You'll spend the evening going over common repairs you may need to perform on the side of the trail and how to perform them. Like all our courses this is hands on and we recommend bringing your own bike.
Bicycle Mechanics Essentials
During this course we will walk you through a basic bicycle repair of your bike, introducing you to the function, installation and repair of all major mechanical systems. This is a great course for anyone looking to start their journey into bike mechanics, as well as for those looking to expand upon knowledge they already have. All participants are encouraged to bring and work on their own bikes (although we can provide a bike if needed!)
Consequently, topics covered may vary as each offering will be tailored to the specific interests and components of attendees. We will introduce you to the function of: wheels, derailleurs, brakes, drivetrains, bearings, and suspension. As with all courses, we hope to teach you the reasoning behind the methods allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the "why" rather than just the "how."
Suspension Essentials
This course is designed to introduce you to the basic function, set-up and maintenance and diagnostics of your bike's suspension. The focus will primarily be on fork lowers service - including fork removal, installation and tuning. Other topics covered will include linkage assessment and suspension set-up and tuning, As participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes we hope to teach you the reasoning behind the methods, giving you the confidence to apply what you've learned to real world applications.
Gears & Brakes Deep Dive
This offering will dive deeper into the function, installation, diagnostics, and repair of derailleurs and brakes. This course is intended to dive deeper into the concepts introduced in our "Bike Mechanic Essentials," so some previous mechanical experience and understanding is recommended - but not necessary.
As with all courses we offer, participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes, and the content will be tailored to attendees interests and components.
PRIVATE & GROUP SESSION
Do you have something specific in mind not covered above? We can put together a custom instruction session for the specifics you would like to learn. Just fill out the form below so we can get back to you with a customised session.
At Essential Cycles, we offer both private and group bike maintenance courses and bike mechanic classes to suit your needs. Private sessions offer the added benefit of personalized attention, allowing you to focus on the specific areas you want to learn and get the most out of your session. Our expert instructors will work with you one-on-one to answer your questions, provide tailored instruction, and ensure that you're learning at a pace that's comfortable for you.
Additionally, private sessions can be scheduled at a time that's convenient for you, allowing you to fit your learning around your busy schedule. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, a private session can help you gain the confidence and skills you need to keep your bike running smoothly and efficiently. Contact us today to learn more about our private and group bike maintenance courses and bike mechanic classes.