On Your Own 2 Wheels (OYO2W)

Posted Wheel building course  The student will learn basic wheel theory and how to lace and true a pair of wheels from scratch:  using a rim, hub and spokes of your choice ordered by prior arrangement rims and hubs can be self supplied, details provided to us so we can calculate spoke length and advise or order for you or student can use our parts and the wheels remain the property of Cycletrek This...
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Cycletrek Intermediate (CI)

Posted Intermediate bicycle maintenance and repair This will be a more hands on course where students, who have completed the above course or have prior experience, will perform work on their own bikes, including: Complete gear inner and outer replacement Wheel truing Removal, cleaning and re-installation of rear sprockets Adjustment of rear cup and cone hub Adjustment of front cup and cone...
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Cycletrek Starters (CS)

Posted Introduction to bicycle maintenance As the bikes of today are a fairly complex machine, this course will be based around the procedures a bike mechanic would perform on a new bike having its first (90 day) service. Demonstration bikes, which will be out of adjustment, will be set up for participants to learn how to adjust correctly, including:  Gears Headset Basic brake adjustment Wheel truing...
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