LENGTH OF COURSE STUDY
4 days
COURSE HOURS
24 hrs (6 hours/day)
COURSE CREDENTIAL
Cytech Home 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.
REQUIREMENTS
No experience needed
CLASS SIZE
4-6 students per course
INTERESTED IN A CUSTOM COURSE?
Please inquire for a custom course for you, your friends or your employees directly via email or phone
WAS is an RESP-eligible training provider and can provide form T2202 Education Expense receipts for tax returns.
SINGLE COURSE COSTS
| Course | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $800 CAD + gst |
This course is ideal for cyclists who want to be more self-sufficient and better informed about their own equipment. No prior mechanical experience is required. Whether you ride road, gravel, or mountain bikes, the Home Mechanic course is a practical entry point into bicycle maintenance for riders who want to understand their bike, maintain it properly, and make informed decisions about repairs and upgrades.
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.
- Change your own tubeless tires and fix your flats
- Diagnose and adjust your shifting and replace your cables and housing
- Replace pads and rotors and bleed your brakes
- True wheels including analyzing spoke tension
- Suspension service of fork lowers and rear shock air cans