Bike Maintenance courses

This 3 hour course is designed specifically for those just starting out or who haven’t got the bike out the shed for a long, long time. The Basic Bike Care course aims to give you the additional knowledge you need to get your bike back onto the road or trail with extra confidence. 

We provide you with a better understanding of the working parts of your bike which will make the retail experience of purchasing accessories, and even a new bike for those newbies, that little bit easier. 

It’s amazing how far a little knowledge goes to help you find the right product at the right price without having to buy it twice.  

“I went knowing nothing about bikes and left knowing a whole lot. What a great course to get to know your bike”  

You will learn how to clean and lubricate the major mechanical working groups of your bike and get the inside story on puncture repair.  Puncture repair is a must know for all cyclists as the “it won’t happen to me, I never get punctures” argument doesn’t really wash when you are 10kms from home either on the trail or the roadside and don’t have the tools or the knowledge to confidently get your steed repaired and rolling again. But don’t worry… in Bicycle SA’s Basic Bike Care course, our expert facilitators will show you how it’s done!  It was thoroughly well organized and everyone was extremely helpful, no matter how absurd our questions seem

IBM #1 - Gears and Brakes is designed to teach you the everyday skills you need to adjust your bike's gears and brakes, and replace the parts of your bike that experience regular wear and tear. Perfect for those who know the basics, and are ready to extend themselves in a supported environment.

We limit class sizes to 10 participants to maximise your learning and structure the course to include content relevant to both road and MTB enthusiasts, as well as everyday riders. Please note that the skills and information covered in Basic Bike Care are presumed knowledge (the course does not cover puncture repair or other skills taught in Basic Bike Care).

Learn to:  

• confidently repair, replace and adjust all parts of your braking system 
• confidently repair, replace and adjust your gears 
• make adjustments on the trail or perform essential pre-trip tuning to ensure a perfect ride every time.

Please note:  Hydraulic disc brake bleeding is not covered within this course. Please refer to specific manufacturer's instructions for further information Removal and adjustment examples provided.

IBM #2 - Drive System and Bearings is designed to teach you the everyday skills you need to adjust your bike's drive system and bearings, and replace the parts of your bike that experience regular wear and tear. Perfect for those who know the basics, and are ready to extend themselves in a supported environment.

We limit class sizes to 10 participants to maximise your learning and structure the course to include content relevant to both road and MTB enthusiasts, as well as everyday riders. Please note that the skills and information covered in Basic Bike Care are presumed knowledge (the course does not cover puncture repair or other skills taught in Basic Bike Care).

Learn to:  

• assess the wear in a bicycle’s drive train system including: the chain, cassette and chain rings (drive train)
• replace the parts in a bicycle’s drive train system including: the chain, cassette and chain rings
• safety check a bicycle’s bearing systems including: the headset, bottom bracket and wheel hubs
• make adjustments on the trail or perform essential pre-trip tuning to ensure a perfect ride every time.

Please note:  Hydraulic disc brake bleeding is not covered within this course. Please refer to specific manufacturer's instructions for further information Removal and adjustment examples provided.

The Advanced Bike Maintenance course is specifically suited to riders who can confidently undertake the regular tuning and cleaning tasks required to keep their bike running but are seeking an in-depth knowledge of their bike's anatomy, allowing them to remove, repair, adjust and replace each of the major mechanical working groups.

This detailed course has been prepared for participants who have previous maintenance experience. While this structure is ideal for those participants who have undertaken previous instruction in one of Bike SA’s other maintenance courses, this is not mandatory. This course is also excellent for fleet mechanics or resource managers who would like to maintain their fleet in-house rather than rely on a local bike shop.

The Advanced Bike Maintenance program is structured to include content relevant to both road and MTB enthusiasts and covers workshop specifics for both bike designs.

Each of the three 8-hour programming days is separated into 2 intensive 3.5 hour workshop sessions and an hour for lunch plus short morning and afternoon breaks.

Each session combines comprehensive group theory instruction and practical demonstrations including tool identification and orientation as well as “exploded” practical examples of all major mechanical working groups.

In-depth demonstrations are provided, covering each individual component’s removal, repair, maintenance requirements and reassembly/replacement procedures.

An extensive opportunity is then given at your workstation to practise on one of our specific workshop MTBs or road bikes depending on where your passion lies. Once you are confident in your abilities using our equipment, you can then progress to work on your own bike and ask any questions that pertain to your specific bike setup.

We operate this course subject to demand. Contact us to register your interest.