Bicycle maintenance services
A healthy cyclist needs a healthy bike! You can get a health-check from our Dr Bike mechanics or learn how to do it yourself on one of our tailored bicycle maintenance courses.
Bicycle maintenance courses
We offer a portfolio of maintenance courses to suit all needs and abilities. Based around the needs of riders. Each course contains core content that covers wheels, brakes and gears - each specialist module then focusses on tasks specific to a particular type of rider.
To arrange a bespoke course for your club, business or organisation please give us a call on 0161 230 7007 or follow the links below.
Courses are supported by fully qualified, experience mechanics and are very hands-on. Work on your own bike or use one of our demo rigs. We have a fully equipped workshop, with workstands and Park tools.
New cyclists module
This course is geared towards those who may have just bought their first bike, or have resurrected one from the shed. You can expect a more detailed look at the core content and extra time spent on dialling in the fit of your bike and looking at easy changes to make your ride more comfortable
Adventure cyclist module
This course is geared towards those who like to venture further afield. In addition to the core content, expect discussions around luggage options, hacks and fixes for when there’s no help in sight, what you should carry, and tips and tricks for tyres.
Family cyclist module
This course is geared towards riders that might include younger family members, towed, carried or on their own tiny wheels. In addition to the core content, expect safety information about mounting carriers and trailers, easy fixes for common faults on young rider’s bikes, and checks for cargo bikes.
Commuter/club cyclist module
This course is geared towards regular distance commuters and club cyclists who are used to regular long stints in the saddle. In addition to the core content, expect extra content relating to electronic shifting, how to choose and fit mudguards, whether tubeless is really worth it and how to look after a carbon frame.
Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate in Cycle Mechanics
We are now offering a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in cycle maintenance from our state-of-the-art workshops kitted out with Park tools and work stands.
SEE AVAILABLE C&G COURSE DATES
Can't make a course
If you can't make it to one of our maintenance courses but still want to try some home maintenance have a look at the videos by Park Tool on youtube - they have lots of basic (and not so basic!) advice available.
Dr Bike
At Dr Bike sessions, experienced mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more.
Dr Bike runs in certain areas when funding is available - follow the link below to check for courses.
Bike fleet maintenance
We maintain bike fleets for police, fire and rescue services as well as local authorities and bike share schemes
We have a resource management and workshop tool called CycloBase that keeps track of bike serial numbers, servicing, spares and bike location.