Bicycle Tuning & Maintenance Short Courses — 3 Hours, BYO Bike

Ride Better With Skills That Actually Stick!

Bicycle tuning and maintenance short courses

Bring your own bike
Learn on the machine you ride
Leave knowing exactly how to keep it fast, smooth, and reliable

Three hands-on 3 hour short courses designed for
everyday riders
weekend warriors
and full blown bicycle nuts

No fluff
No jargon overload
Just practical skills you’ll use every single ride

Small friendly groups
Run by professional bicycle mechanics

You Don’t Need Another YouTube Video
You Need This!

We’ve all been there

The gears start skipping halfway up a climb
Your brakes feel… vague
Something’s clicking, grinding, or just not quite right—and suddenly your ride isn’t fun anymore

So you Google it. Watch a few videos. Maybe try a quick fix
Sometimes it works. Often… not really

That’s where we come in

1226BIKES teaches real-world bicycle maintenance and tuning skills in a way that actually makes sense—on your bike, with your hands, guided by experienced mechanics who’ve seen it all

No intimidation. No gatekeeping. Just the knowledge and confidence to take control of your ride

Locations Across Australia

We run 3-hour bicycle maintenance courses in multiple locations accross Australia including
Melbourne • Sydney • Brisbane • Adelaide • Canberra • Geelong • Gold Coast • Sunshine Coast

All courses run at bike-friendly venues with plenty of parking
So wherever you ride, there’s a course nearby (address list at bottom of page)

Why Riders Choose Our Courses

Because riding is better when your bike works perfectly.

  • You bring your own bicycle & learn using it!
  • You’ll learn on your own bike (not some generic workshop demo)
  • You’ll get hands-on guidance, not just theory
  • You’ll understand the why, not just the how
  • You’ll leave with confidence, not confusion

Whether you’re commuting, training, racing, or just riding for fun—these are skills that pay off every single time you ride your bicycle!

100’s+  5 ⭐ reviews
Over 63 000 followers across social media

1000’s of happy customers

Choose Your Course

We run the bicycle maintenance short course across Australia including Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Miranda, Wetherill Park

Student working on bicycle maintenance short course at 1226 Bikes

🔧 BYO Bicycle Maintenance Short Course (3 Hours)

Perfect if you want to become self-sufficient and stop relying on the bike shop for every little thing

This is your foundation

What you’ll learn:

  • Keep your bike clean, safe, and running smoothly
  • Spot problems before they become expensive repairs
  • Perform essential maintenance with confidence

Bring your own bike & by the end of the session, you’ll know it bike better than most riders ever will

Who this course suits:

Beginners, commuters, casual riders, and anyone tired of unexpected issues

Price:

$155

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3 hour BYO bicycle Maintenance Short Course
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We run the bicycle tuning short course across Australia including Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Miranda, Wetherill Park

Hands-on bicycle tuning short course run by professional mechanic

⚙️ BYO Bicycle Tuning Short Course (3 Hours)

For riders who want their bike to feel dialled, responsive, and fast—every ride

This is where things get satisfying

What you’ll learn:

  • Adjust gears so they shift crisply and reliably
  • Fine-tune brakes for control and confidence
  • Eliminate annoying noises, rubbing, and misalignment

Who this course suits:

Anyone who’s interested in learning how to tune their bicycle’s gears & brakes
Because a well-tuned bike doesn’t just ride better—it feels better

Bring your own bike & by the end of the session, you’ll know it bike better than most riders ever will

All tools & workstands supplied on the day
Best for: Regular riders, enthusiasts, and anyone chasing that smooth, pro-level feel

Price: 

$155

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3 hour BYO bicycle Tuning Short Course
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We run the bicycle drivetrain short course across Australia including Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Miranda, Wetherill Park

BYO bicycle drivetrain short course workshop at 1226 Bikes

🔗 BYO Bicycle Drivetrain Short Course (3 Hours)

Master the heart of your bike—the part that actually makes you move
$275

Cranks, headsets, spokes, cabling… this is where performance lives or dies

What you’ll learn:

  • Replace and maintain drivetrain components
  • Wheel truing
  • Bearings
  • How to replace cables

Who this course suits:

Anyone who wants to understand your drivetrain & how to make everything click—literally and figuratively

All tools & workstands supplied on the day
Best for: Intermediate riders, performance-focused cyclists, and aspiring mechanics

Price: 

$275

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Not Just Skills—Confidence

There’s something deeply satisfying about fixing your own bike

It’s not just about saving money (though you will)
It’s about:

  • Heading out for a ride without second-guessing your setup
  • Knowing you can fix things mid-ride if needed
  • Understanding your machine in a way most riders never do

And honestly…  Who hasn’t thought I’d like to learn to fix my bike?  Or wondered how to tune bicycle gears??  A 3 hour bicycle maintenance class or 3 hour bicycle tuning short course makes cycling more fun!

Who These Courses Are For

  • 🚴‍♂️ Riders tired of mechanical issues ruining good rides
  • 🛠️ People who want practical, hands-on skills—not theory
  • 🔁 Cyclists who ride regularly and want consistency
  • 😅 Anyone who’s ever said, “I should really learn how to fix that…”

What Makes Us Different

We’re not trying to turn you into a full-time mechanic

We’re here to give you:

  • Clarity instead of confusion
  • Confidence instead of hesitation
  • Skills instead of shortcuts

And we do it in a way that’s relaxed, practical, and genuinely enjoyable

Ready to Ride Smarter?

Your bike deserves better than guesswork
And you do too

Book your course today and start riding with confidence

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