LENGTH OF COURSE STUDY
2 days
COURSE HOURS
16 hours
COURSE CREDENTIAL
Cytech Technical Three – Advanced Wheelbuilding Module
Cytech Accredited Training Provider
This module takes wheel building beyond standard three-cross patterns and into the nuanced world of modern, high-performance wheels. You’ll explore how and why manufacturers use advanced lacing patterns, and how these designs affect strength, stiffness, compliance, and longevity across different riding disciplines.
- Work with high-end components to de-lace and rebuild multiple wheels to high-level precision
- Utilize specialized tools that enhance precision and efficiency
- Opportunity to build your own set of custom wheels
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
5 Students
INTERESTED IN A CUSTOM COURSE?
Please inquire for a custom course for you, your friends or your employees directly via email or phone.
SINGLE COURSE COSTS
$800 + tx
The Cytech Technical Three Advanced Wheel Building module is designed for experienced bicycle mechanics who already have a solid foundation in wheel building and want to progress into more complex, high-performance builds. It’s ideal for shop mechanics who are comfortable with standard three-cross lacing, truing, and tensioning, and are ready to work with modern wheel designs, tighter tolerances, and higher-end components.
This module suits mechanics who regularly service performance road and mountain bikes and want to build wheels that meet manufacturer specifications and rider demands. It’s particularly valuable for those looking to expand their workshop capabilities, take on custom or premium wheel builds, and progress toward full Cytech Technical Three certification.
This module is for mechanics who see wheel building as a precision craft, those who want to move beyond routine repairs and develop the skills to build strong, balanced, and reliable wheels in real-world professional settings.
- Advanced wheelbuilding theory including rim materials and dimensions, spoke materials and lacing patterns, alternative lacing methods.
- Complete de-lacing and rebuilding of lightweight, xc, road and DH wheels.
- Component characteristics and their selection to optimize customer requirements.
By the end of this module, participants will be able to plan, build, and finish advanced bicycle wheels to a professional standard using a range of modern components and lacing patterns. Learners will understand how different lacing strategies influence wheel strength, stiffness, durability, and ride characteristics across road, mountain, and specialist applications.
Participants will be able to accurately calculate spoke lengths for non-standard builds, including asymmetric hubs and rims. They will confidently use a spoke tensiometer to achieve consistent, manufacturer-appropriate tension and maintain correct balance while truing laterally and radially.
Graduates of the module will be able to apply advanced lacing techniques, troubleshoot build challenges, and complete a full high-quality wheel build from start to finish. They will also develop the judgment required to assess component compatibility, identify potential build issues early, and deliver reliable, high-performance wheels in a professional workshop environment.
The outcome is a mechanic who approaches wheelbuilding with precision and intent, capable of producing durable, accurate, and performance-driven wheels beyond standard workshop builds