LENGTH OF COURSE STUDY
4 days
COURSE HOURS
24 hours
COURSE CREDENTIAL
Cytech Advanced Mechanic Certificate
Cytech Accredited Training Provider
The Home Mechanic course is designed to give riders the confidence to look after their own bikes, both for ongoing preventative maintenance and the mechanical issues that show up between rides. Over four days, students work hands-on with their own bikes, learning how each system functions and how to keep it running safely and efficiently. The result is less downtime, fewer shop visits, and a bike that performs better because you understand it.
As part of the course experience, students gain access to Open Shop Days after completion, allowing continued practice using professional tools in a supported environment. Graduates are also eligible for discounts on select tools and components, making it easier to continue building skills at home.
Whistler Adventure School delivers this course as the only Cytech-accredited training provider in North America, bringing internationally recognized training standards to home bike maintenance. Cytech courses span the full spectrum of bicycle mechanics, from core fundamentals to advanced, high-tech systems, and that depth informs every part of this program. You’re not just learning isolated tasks; you’re building a strong mechanical foundation grounded in globally respected training.
SINGLE COURSE COSTS
| Course Tuition Fee | TBA |
| Material Fee | TBA |
The Advanced Bicycle Mechanic Technical Three course is designed for experienced bicycle mechanics who are already working confidently in professional workshop environments and are ready to progress to the highest level of technical competence. This course is ideal for full-time shop mechanics, lead mechanics, service managers, and senior technicians who regularly work on modern, high-performance road, gravel, and mountain bikes.
Participants should already have a strong foundation in bicycle mechanics and be comfortable with advanced service procedures. This course is for mechanics who want to refine their diagnostic ability, deepen their understanding of complex systems, and service bicycles to an elite professional standard. It’s particularly suited to those looking to increase responsibility within a workshop, pursue senior technical roles, or gain internationally recognized Cytech certification at the advanced level.
This course is for mechanics who don’t just fix bikes, but want to understand them completely, work efficiently under pressure, and deliver consistently excellent service in demanding real-world conditions.
Day 1 – Tires & Shifting
- Tubeless tires: sizing, setup, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Tire selection: casing types, rubber compounds, and bead materials
- Shifting systems: derailleur installation and adjustment
- Cable and housing replacement
Day 2 – Drivetrain Systems
- Chains: shift technology, sizing, connection, and wear measurement
- Drivetrains: cleaning, maintenance, removal, and installation
Day 3 – Braking & Wheels
- Brake theory and system function
- Pad and rotor replacement
- Brake bleeding procedures
- Wheel truing: theory and hands-on practice
Day 4 – Suspension
- Suspension theory and setup principles
- Tuning and adjustments
- Front and rear suspension 50-hour service procedures
By the end of the course, graduates will be comfortable performing a wide range of common maintenance and regular service tasks on their personal bikes. Through repeated hands-on practice, students develop both skill and understanding, allowing them to work more confidently, recognize developing issues early, and maintain their bikes to a higher standard over time.
Technical Three Modules
Suspension: Service and setup of forks, rear shocks, and hydraulic dropper posts, including lower leg oil changes, air spring and damper systems, and complete rebuilds.
Advanced Wheel Building: Complex lacing patterns, spoke length calculations for offset rims and fat bikes, and high-end builds using proper spoke tension measurement.
Electronic Gear Systems: Installation, configuration, fault diagnosis, and rider-specific setup of modern electronic shifting systems using both on-bike and PC-based methods.
Hydraulic Brakes: Brand-specific bleed procedures, component maintenance, and complete service of hydraulic disc brake systems for both road and MTB applications.