A 2-week professional mechanic training program in partnership with K2O School of Bicycle Mechanics.
The Advanced Bicycle Mechanic Course is built for riders and aspiring mechanics who want a comprehensive, job-ready understanding of bicycle repair. Delivered by Quick Cranks in partnership with the K2O School of Bicycle Mechanics, this two-week intensive combines hands-on shop training with the technical standards and systems knowledge used in professional service departments.
Whether you’re looking to level up your skills, pursue a career as a bicycle mechanic, or build the foundation to run your own service operation, this course is designed to develop real-world competency across modern bikes — including electronic shifting, hydraulic systems, wheel building, and suspension service.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for students who want in-depth technical training in bicycle maintenance and repair, including those aiming to work in a bike shop service department, advance their current mechanic skills, or develop the knowledge needed to operate a professional workshop.
Training Approach
Our instructional approach focuses on bringing students up to a professional standard in both core and advanced mechanic skills. A major emphasis is placed on learning how to find, interpret, and follow technical specifications, service manuals, and manufacturer standards — and applying those standards consistently during real service procedures.
To support technical learning and quick access to reference material, students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet preloaded with the technical links and resources provided prior to the start of the course.
Course Content
This program covers the full spectrum of professional bicycle service, from foundational inspection and assembly to advanced drivetrain, braking, wheel, and suspension systems.
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Foundations – Technical resource sites, essential shop skills, complete bike inspection, stripping and reassembling a bicycle
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Derailleur Systems – Cable-actuated and electronic shifting systems; setup, adjustment, troubleshooting
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Chains – Chain tools, sizing, compatibility, installation; single speed chain tensioning
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Internal Hub Gears – Wheel removal, hub overhaul, gear adjustment
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Hubs & Freehubs – Hub removal and overhaul; freehub replacement and servicing
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Cassettes & Compatibility – Cassette/derailleur/freehub relationships, spacer requirements, chainline fundamentals
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Brakes – Hub brakes, rim brakes, mechanical disc, hydraulic disc; installation, adjustment, and an introduction to bleeding
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Cranks – Chainrings, crank standards, crank removal and installation
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Bottom Brackets – Crank/BB relationships, BB standards, tool selection and procedures
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Headsets – Identification, adjustment, overhaul, and steerer tube cutting
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Cables & Housing – Types and quality, internal/external routing, re-cabling techniques, bar tape removal/installation
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Assembly & Builds – Frame-up builds, bike box builds, and boxing a bike for shipping
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Service Operations – Professional service workflow, bike check-ins, work orders, quality control, handling “come-backs”
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Small Business Basics – Workshop setup, tools and equipment planning, spares strategy, supplier access
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Hydraulic Systems – Theory, bleed procedures, caliper service/overhaul, installation of hydraulic systems
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Wheels – Wheel building, wheel service, tire systems, tubes, tubeless setup and troubleshooting
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Specialist Tools – Reaming, facing, chasing, threading, frame tools, and techniques for seized or stuck parts
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Suspension Systems – Overhauling suspension linkages, servicing rear shocks, servicing forks
Course Dates and Timing
This course runs from March 2, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm for two weeks.
What You’ll Leave With
By the end of the course, students will have a strong understanding of modern bicycle systems, professional service standards, and real shop workflow — with practical experience across the repairs and procedures most commonly performed in a busy service department.
If you’re planning to work in the bicycle industry, upgrade your mechanical skill set, or build toward your own workshop or service business, this program provides a serious foundation.
Partnered with K20 and John Wilson
