Complete Bicycle Maintenance

The programme is a beginners/intermediate programme aimed at those who wish to have knowledge for their own use or join the cycle industry, either as a mechanic or starting their own business or individuals who want to learn more about the art of cycle maintenance.

Items Covered:

• Overview of tools
• What types of tools are required within a cycle workshop
• Lubrication and cleaners
• Diagnosing problems with a bike
• Puncture repairs, replacing tubes
• Tyres and inner tubes, description of sizes, installation and removal and repairing
• Pedals, installing, removing and rethreading
• Crank arm, installing and removing, square type, splined and cottered
• Chain rings removal
• Chains, the types of chain available, fitting, removing and getting the correct length
• Chain alignment
• Rear sprocket removal and fitting
• Bottom bracket removal and fitting, cartridge type
• Bottom bracket removal and fitting, adjustable type
• Bottom bracket re-threading and facing
• Hub servicing and adjustments
• Headset servicing
• Headset replacement
• Replacing spokes
• Wheel truing
• Brake systems, caliper, linear, side pull, dual pivot
• Brake cables and housing
• Gear systems, STI levers, twist grips, down tube, thumb levers
• Gear cables and housing
• Front derailleur fitting and indexing/ adjustment
• Rear derailleur fitting and indexing/ adjustment
• Stems, handlebars and seat posts, types, fitting measuring and adjusting
• Fitting accessories

This programme will be delivered by Goeco Specialist Bikes Ltd. popular in Ireland. These are all specific areas that Goeco have developed a reputation at being market leaders, they run the Irish electric bike association & are actively involved with government level projects & have featured on many occasions across the Irish media including RTÉ & TV3.