Cytech Technical Two

Additional modules include:

• Headsets

• Gears

• Brakes (cable operated)

• Hubs

• Basic wheel building

Cytech technical two provides full practical training and assessment in the core area of bike assembly, set-up and ongoing servicing and maintenance.

• Health & Safety in the workshop

• Customer service skills

• Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI) – set-up, adjustment and frame alignment

• Headsets, gears, rim brakes – removal, fitting, set-up and adjustment

• Hub servicing – strip down and rebuild

• Introduction to disc brakes and hydraulic bleeding

• Bottom bracket removal, thread chasing and fitting including use of torque wrench

• Introduction to internal hub gears

• Wheel truing & spoke replacement

• Wheel building – 3 cross lacing pattern, spoke measurement and tensioning

• Full bike service – strip down, frame prep, rebuild and set-up for test ride)

Course description

Cytech Technical Two is considered the industry trade standard for any professional cycle mechanic. It includes 2 weeks of intensive training and assessment, delivering the skills and knowledge required to be a professional bike mechanic. This is the must do course for anyone serious about becoming a professionally trained bicycle mechanic.

Suitability

This course is aimed at individuals who have been working in the cycle trade for 1 to 2 years that are now looking to undertake a higher level of service work and to build upon the work experience that they have already gained. Being Cytech certified, it is also useful for mechanics that have never received any formal training, to gain a professional qualification. Candidates are expected to have completed and passed their Cytech technical one qualification.

Cytech technical two provides full practical training and assessment in the core area of bike assembly, set-up and ongoing servicing and maintenance.