BYO Bicycle 3 Hour Drivetrain Course
Go Beyond Tuning & Maintenance
3 hours. Your own bike. A professional mechanic right next to you. Walk away knowing how to strip, clean and set up your whole drivetrain yourself.
- 4.9★ on Google · 100+ reviews
- Average 3 per class · small groups, hands-on the whole time
$275 · All groupsets welcome · All tools & workstands supplied · All levels welcome
☑ Live booking form — select location & date, then add to cart
$275.00
Sound Familiar?
You’ve lived with these long enough:
- Your headset creaks
- Your Rotors buckle gives you an excuse to ride slow
- You want to deep clean the drivetrain but you're not sure how to remove parts
- The end of your gear cable has an afro but you're nervous about internal routing
- Your wheel has a wobble that's so big you can't unsee it
LEARN TO FIX ALL 5 IN 3 HOURS
What You'll Know How to Do
Every skill is hands-on. You do it on your own bike, guided by a mechanic standing next to you.
- Strip, deep-clean and re-lube your chain, cassette and chainrings
- Check chain, cassette and chainring wear and know when to replace them
- Remove and refit your cranks and bottom bracket
- Align a bent derailleur hanger so your shifting is crisp again
- Service your headset, true a wheel and route internal cables
- Covers all groupsets — Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, including Di2, AXS and EPS
This Is How We Actually Teach
Most bike courses are demonstrations. You watch. We do it differently — you do every adjustment yourself, on your own bike, while a professional mechanic guides you through it step by step.
- Average 3 people per class
- Your bike on the stand for the whole 3 hours — everything you practise, you practise on your own components
- Professional mechanic next to you, not talking from the front of a room
- All groupsets covered — your bike gets the attention, not a demo bike
- All tools and workstands provided — just bring your bike
What Riders Say After the Course
Real reviews from our Google page, updated live.
Thank you Steve! Highly recommend!
Would only mention this is a foundational knowledge class. It prioritised teaching a full understanding of the mechanical workings of the bike but I'd been hoping for a bit more doing. Mostly exposition with interludes to experience adjusting the gears and brakes and checking the chain stretch. We watched him change a tire in the last 5 minutes but didn't do it ourselves, and patching a tire isn't covered.
Steve was super knowledgeable and answered everyone's questions along the way. We moved between everyone's bikes looking at different types of brakes and gear sets.
Both Ben & Steve are very friendly, engaging and make everyone feel at ease.
Very relaxed atmosphere and everyone felt comfortable to ask the dumb questions.
Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn some basic and not some basic mechanical knowledge about bike maintenance and component functionality.
I have no hesitation in recommending this course as a great introduction to maintaining bicycles.
Who Signs Up
- Riders who want to do the clean and partial service their drivetrain
- Road and gravel riders chasing a quiet, efficient transmission
- Mountain bikers who wear out chains and cassettes fast
- E-bike owners whose extra power chews through drivetrain parts
- Anyone who’s done our Tuning or Maintenance course and wants to go deeper
- Riders of all levels — complete beginners to experienced cyclists
It helps to know the basics, but you don’t need to be a mechanic. We meet you where you are.
Common Questions
Do I need to bring my own bike?
Yes — that’s the whole point. You work on your own bike, with your own components, in the same conditions as every ride you do. You leave with a bike you’ve adjusted yourself and know how to maintain.
What groupsets are covered?
All of them — Shimano (including Di2), SRAM (including AXS/eTap), and Campagnolo (including EPS). Road, mountain bike, gravel, hybrid and e-bike groupsets are all welcome.
Does it work for electronic shifting?
Yes. We cover both mechanical and electronic groupsets including Shimano Di2, SRAM AXS/eTap, and Campagnolo EPS. Electronic systems have their own specific adjustments and we walk through them in the session.
My drivetrain is really worn — is it still worth coming?
Definitely. We’ll show you how to measure wear, replace what’s worn, and get the most life out of the rest. You’ll leave knowing exactly where your drivetrain stands.
I have no mechanical experience. Is this too advanced?
A little knowledge is best. If you’ve already done our 3 hour tuning course or already understand tuning this is great for you! The small class size (max 3) means you get the time and attention you need.
How is this different from watching YouTube tutorials?
You’re doing it, not watching it. Every adjustment is made on your own bike, with a professional mechanic standing next to you giving real-time feedback. The difference between watching and doing is significant.
How often should I service my drivetrain?
Once you know the signs of wear and how to clean and check everything, you’ll know exactly when to act. That’s the difference between guessing and knowing your bike.
Can I book for a group?
Yes. We accommodate corporate teams, cycling clubs and group bookings. Call 0497 084 527 or email sales@1226.bike to discuss options.
Where We Run Classes
Classes run most weekends at one location or another. Select your location and date in the booking section above.
Use the location and date selectors above to find and book your nearest session.
Group Bookings & Gifts
Booking for a corporate team, cycling club, or as a gift? We accommodate group bookings for the drivetrain course — great for teams who ride together and want to ride better together. Call or email us to arrange.
- 0497 084 527
- sales@1226.bike
Want the Full Picture?
This is our deep-dive course. New to looking after your bike? The Tuning course sorts your gears and brakes, and the 3 Hour Bicycle Maintenance Course covers everyday repairs and roadside fixes. Plenty of riders do all three.
Spots Fill Fast. Average 3 Per Class.
Pick your location and a date that works for you. Bring your bike. Leave knowing exactly how to service its drivetrain — and confident to do it again next time.
All groupsets welcome · All tools supplied · All levels welcome · 100% hands-on