Cytech Home mechanic
Build a strong foundation in bike maintenance on our two-day course
Regular courses
£299
About the course
The Cytech home mechanic course will provide you with a good understanding of how to keep your bike working in top condition. It’s ideal for the everyday home mechanic; if you have some basic experience of working on your bike and you’re looking to develop your mechanical skills, this is for you!
The course is taught in a small group setting at our Hub workshop, allowing you to work at your own style and pace. We offer a friendly, supportive environment where you’ll gain practical experience in a professional workshop setting.
On completion of the course, you'll have a solid understanding of how to tackle most everyday bike maintenance challenges and an increased confidence in fixing your own and others’ bikes. You’ll also know when you can handle a repair yourself, and when it's best to take it to a bike shop.
Course content
This practical, two-day course covers the essentials for all home mechanics. You’ll learn:
- Bike cleaning
- Removing and refitting wheels, tyres and tubes
- Removing and replacing the chain and cassette
- Removing and replacing pedals
- Headset adjustment
- Hub bearings adjustment
- Setting up front and rear derailleurs
- Setting up cable-operated brakes - disc and rim
- Setting up hydraulic disc brakes
- Wheel truing
You’ll take home a Cytech and Life Cycle manual, covering everything you’ve learnt in the course.
Our tutors
Our friendly tutors are experienced, Cytech-qualified bike mechanics. They can adapt to your unique learning style, working in a way that best suits you.
Book now!
Book Cytech Home mechanic via the Cytech website.
Further Information
What bikes will I be working on?
You’ll be working on a range of bikes equipped with derailleur gears and cable and hydraulic braking systems, including Genesis adventure bikes and city commuters.
Is this the right course for me?
Cytech home mechanic is designed for people with a basic level of experience looking after their bike and are looking to level up their mechanical know-how!
If you're unsure whether this course is right for you, contact our tutors or give us a call.
For a shorter course, check out our Beginners Bike Maintenance course.
Get in touch
Got questions about our Cytech home mechanic course? Contact us to speak with a tutor!
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More info and FAQs
More questions? Check below for more information.
Where is it taught?
Our courses are held at our Life Cycle Hub, based in HMP Bristol car park. You’ll be working in our professionally equipped workshop located right next to our bike shop.
How is it taught?
Our courses are taught in small groups (max six). Each student has their own work station equipped with a large selection of professional tools, gloves, aprons and detailed teaching notes. You’ll also have your own bike stand and a ‘teaching bike’ to work on. You don’t need to bring your own bike.
What others say
''The home mechanic course was brilliant. I have so much more confidence to manage my bike independently. Thank you!''
''My instructor was very patient, kind, knowledgeable, and I learnt such a lot! Couldn't recommend more. Thank you Life Cycle!''
