 | Bike Gears & Brakes |  | 5.30pm-8.30pm Thursday evening This course is for those riders who feel comfortable with the basics but would like to learn a little more and become more independent.
Learn and practice the skills required to confidently repair, replace and adjust your brakes and gears. Ask those questions your mechanic never has the time to answer. Feel confident that you can make adjustments on the trail or perform that all important pre-trip tuning to ensure a perfect ride every time!
This program is structured to include content relevant to both road and MTB enthusiasts and covers workshop specifics for both bike designs, so whether you passion lies on the black stuff or the dirt you will get the instruction and the answers you are looking for.
Course Content  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BIKE GEARS & BRAKES COURSE OUTLINE
Note: Hydraulic disc brake is bleeding is not covered within this course. Please refer to specific manufacturers instructions for further information. Removal and adjustment examples provided Please familiarise yourself with this document to ensure this course structure will suit your individual requirements before submitting your registration form.
Dates and Price
2012 Dates:13/3/12
15/5/12 - SOLD OUT
11/9/11
13/11/12
Cost
$45 Members & $50 Non Members Register early as places are limited and fill fast. DOWNLOAD YOUR REGISTRATION FORM HERE Inclusions
Personal attention
Our class size is limited to 10 participants. An experienced instructor works with small groups in Bicycle SA's dedicated maintenance workshop.Tools lubricants & cleaning materials
Bike SA has equipped each workstation with a full selection workshop quality tools, professional lubricants and cleaning materials applicable to the course content. Bikes & workshop examples
At Bike SA we have a huge fleet of bicycles, partial bicycles, "exploded" components and wheels devoted solely to use in the classroom. Each workstation is equipped with specialised equipment selected and set up for the sole purpose of optimizing your learning. Reference materials
Our commitment to help you learn after leaving the classroom is unmatched.  Bike SA uses the 200 page Haynes "Complete Bicycle Maintenance 5th Edition" as a reference and resource manual for all our maintenance courses.
Valued at $40.00 RRP the Haynes "Complete Bicycle Maintenance 5th
Edition" is the most up to date an easy to understand bicycle
maintenance reference available, and can be purchased at the discounted
price of $35.00 inc GST when you participate in one of Bike SA's Bike
Maintenance Courses. (included free of charge in Bike SA's Advanced Maintenance Course)
More information As experienced education providers we understand that taking notes can be the most distracting part of any practical learning experience.
By utilising this comprehensive workshop manual you don't have a need to take notes during the course, however do leave with written materials in excess of the subject matter covered in our courses.
Participant's are provided with a manual for reference during the program and the option to purchase a copy after the program at a heavily discounted price.
We strongly suggest you purchase a copy to take home at the end of your course. Please pre-order your copy when completing your course registration form or alternatively enquire about ordering your copy from your course facilitator upon completion of your course.
Included in this publication is all the information covered in our maintenance courses and a whole lot more!
The Haynes "Complete Bicycle Maintenance 5th Edition" guides you through all the relevant procedures down to the last detail. Through step-by-step pictorial layouts and comprehensive explanations, you have on hand the most detailed reference to refer to for years after you leave our workshop.
 | Frequently Asked Questions |  | If you have a questions, please read
the frequently asked questions Do I need to bring my own bike?We encourage you to bring your own bike so that you can have a go at performing the maintenance tasks on it directly. Many bikes are different and having your own bike there will help you ask questions relating to your particular bike and learn to recognise its parts. However, it isn't compulsory to bring your own bike as we have plenty of demonstration bikes available for you to practice on. Please also note that time is not available within this course framework to discuss all brands and component types, their specific tooling requirements, variations to servicing specifications and removal and replacement procedures. The theory and practical procedures for removal, replacement and servicing are very similar however between brands. We endeavour to provide you with the procedural outline for Sram and Shimano products (the two most common brands). Please be aware that alternative brands product specifics and are covered in detail within the Haynes manual (Bontrager and Campag). This includes the identification of variations in tool requirements and procedural requirements with individual brands and models.
How long is the course?Bike Gears and Brakes takes 3 hours to complete. How hands-on will I get?Approximately seventy percent of the program time is divided between demonstration and lecture, and thirty percent is hands-on work at your workstation.
Will I get a certificate?Based on your performance and attendance, you will earn a certificate of completion.
What do I need to wear?It is best to wear old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed shoes must be worn in the workshop area due to OH&WS regulations. Workshop aprons are provided to all participants for use in the workshop, non latex gloves are available at each workstation to avoid getting messy hands and transfer of oils and grease between components.
Is parking available?Bike SA has a limited secure vehicle parking area for maintenance course participants. Please make your way to the loading zone out the front of our office and come in to collect a key at reception for the locked gate of our compound. Reception staff will provide further instructions. Secure bike parking is also available including showers and changing facilities. Is it possible to have a maintenance course held at our workplace or school?Yes we can tailor bicycle maintenance courses to suit your needs whether that be a women's only course or a training session in your workplace. For more information on tailor made workshops please contact us on office@bikesa.asn.au or call 08 8168 9999. If you can't find an answer to your questions, please contact us on office@bikesa.asn.au or call 08 8168 9999.
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