BYO Bicycle 3 Hour Maintenance Course

Stop Paying Someone Else to Fix Your Bike.

3 hours. Your own bike. A real instructor right next to you. Walk away knowing exactly what’s wrong, why it happened, and how to fix it — yourself.

$155 · All tools supplied · No experience needed

4.9★
Google Rating
100+
Verified Reviews
12
Locations Nationwide
~6
Students Per Class
$155
All-Inclusive

☑ Live booking form — select location & date, then add to cart

$155.00

- +

Sound Familiar?

Most riders spend years paying for repairs they could handle themselves — not because they can’t do it, but because nobody’s shown them how.

You've been ignoring that noise for weeks

Skipping gears. Soft brakes. A wobble you can't identify. You know something's off — but not what it is or how to fix it.

The bike shop quotes keep adding up

A basic service, brake pads, a cable adjustment. The bill grows fast. Most of it is work you could do in 20 minutes with the right knowledge.

You don't want to make things worse

YouTube only gets you so far. Without someone guiding you on your specific bike, it's easy to go wrong — and end up with a bigger problem.

The course fixes all three. In 3 hours.

What You'll Know How to Do

Every skill is hands-on. You work through it on your own bike — not watching a demo. Your instructor is right next to you the whole time.

No theory test. No notes to memorise. Just real skills you can use straight away.

Course videos are supplied after the session so you can revisit anything at home.

Remove and refit your wheelsChange a tyre anywhere — roadside, trailhead, or in the garage.
Remove and install a tyreGet a flat sorted without tools or a trip to the shop.
Clean, lube, and inspect your chainThe single biggest thing you can do to extend your drivetrain’s life.
Replace brake padsRim and disc. Know when they’re worn and how to swap them.
Handle the roadside repairs that matter mostThe fixes that keep you riding instead of calling for a lift home.

This Is How We Actually Teach

Not a lecture you sit through. Not a YouTube tutorial. Here’s what makes it work.

Your Actual Bike

You work on the bike you ride every day — not a demo model. The skills stick because you learned them on the real thing.

Small Classes

Average 6 people. Your instructor can spend real time with you on your specific bike, answering your specific questions.

All Tools Supplied

Tools, workstands, and materials are all provided. Show up with your bike and yourself — nothing else needed.

Plain Language

No jargon. Everything is explained so it makes sense — not just copied. You'll understand what's happening and why.

What Riders Say After the Course

Real reviews from our Google page, updated live.

1226 BIKES place picture
4.9
Based on 139 reviews
David Sampford profile picture
David Sampford
2 months ago
Did a tuning course in Bris. Been meaning to do a course for a long time and wasn’t disappointed. The guys were very easy going and helpful. Steve and Ben really made things simple and easy. Highly recommend
John Kelly profile picture
John Kelly
2 months ago
This was an excellent course. Both the trainers were very good at explaining things in ways that were simple to understand. It was not rushed and all participants were challenged to think! There was no shame in getting things wrong. It didn't feel like there was a lesson plan in action, but I have no doubt that there was one. Every participant was involved and responded to the trainers which showed competency was being effectively transferred. Well done Stephen and Ben 😄
Maria Mafrici profile picture
Maria Mafrici
4 months ago
Purchased two courses for my 13 year old Son who’s loves riding bikes. He often tinkers. The maintenance course and tuning was perfect for my boy. He learned so much. Was given lots of fantastic advice on how to get his bike back on the road. Just wonderful!
Thank you Steve! Highly recommend!
Gavin Dore profile picture
Gavin Dore
4 months ago
Attended the tuning gears workshop at their Mitcham training venue. There was only 3 of us on the day which meant there was lots of hands on work on our bikes. Our trainer was a very experienced bike mechanic and his excellent training methods made all the technical stuff easy to understand. Feel very confident to work on all my bikes in the future, thanks 1226!
Eric Richard profile picture
Eric Richard
8 months ago
I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot in 3 hours. Steve is a great teacher, he explains the various techniques of tuning the derailleur very well before we all do it together and then give his time in a tight schedule to come look at each bike. Its great to learn how it all works and now I look forward with more confidence and exitement to work on my bikes. Thanks Steve
Bob Brice profile picture
Bob Brice
8 months ago
Steve is very experienced and very generous in sharing his skills and experience. He was able to guide me through several important aspects of bike maintenance and allowed me to perform these so that I felt competent to do it myself. He shared lots of tips and tricks in maintaining my bike eg what’s important, what’s not, what to look for, how to buy tools, the benefits of dropping the wheels and chain off to give the bike a proper clean just to name a few. I plan to do the Drivetrain and Tuning short course next year. Thanks Steve!
Peter Pap profile picture
Peter Pap
10 months ago
I really enjoyed this course and came away with a lot in just three hours. Steve was fantastic — really knowledgeable about bikes and full of practical tips that I can use straight away to keep my bike in top shape. His teaching style made everything easy to follow, and I feel much more confident about doing my own maintenance now. Highly recommend it!
Andrew Brain profile picture
Andrew Brain
2 years ago
For the non-mechanical person that I am, this course certainly gave me some tips and tricks into now not always having to take my bike to the shop... Well worth it and I recommend it.
Dan Laush profile picture
Dan Laush
2 years ago
Took a great 3-hour bike maintenance class with Steve. Learned so much about how gears and brakes work. Hope to take more classes here in the future.

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.
Peter McCready profile picture
Peter McCready
2 years ago
It was very detailed and easy to follow I learned a lot about my bicycle very helpful thank you guys
Stephen Davison profile picture
Stephen Davison
2 years ago
Great course easy to follow and made simple by Steve
Great beginner's maintenance course. Very friendly and helpful instructor. Definitely recommend.
E As profile picture
E As
3 years ago
I should have done this course years ago. An absolute joy to be able to enjoy learning about bike care by bike lovers more concern ed about how you take care of the machine than selling you a product. Thanks very much.
Phil profile picture
Phil
3 years ago
Did the beginners maintenance course with Ben and Steve, learned a lot and really recommend this to anyone else who rides frequently, wants to understand more about bike mechanics, and is keen to be more self sufficient. Will be signing up for the more advanced training later on!
Carl Lethborg profile picture
Carl Lethborg
3 years ago
Fantastic short course.
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.
Nicholas Zull profile picture
Nicholas Zull
4 years ago
I took the basic bike maintenance course. 3 packed-in hours looking at gears, brakes, cleaning, and general mechanics of a bicycle. This course is a must-do for anyone that wants to get the most out of their bike. Ben and Steve were amicable and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend them!
Steven Rankin profile picture
Steven Rankin
4 years ago
Did the basic bicycle course this Saturday and didn’t know what to expect. Ben and Steve were great, made the entire experience well worth it. We had 9 people in my group, all from different cycle requirements. I knew very little about my road bike but found out plenty of useful information and got to do it on your own bike. Fitted a new chain as well. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to know a bit more about how to adjust parts in your bicycle. Going back for an advanced course.
Garnet Johnson profile picture
Garnet Johnson
4 years ago
I attended the Bike Maintenance course run by 1226 Bikes on 27/8/22 and found it to be well conducted, educational, fun and inspiring. Presenters, Steve and Ben, shared the presenting and assisting with practical application of the lessons taught. They also made sure that they spoke in language appropriate to the knowledge and experience of participants. Whilst having knowledge far in excess of most participants, Steve and Ben, were not patronising and did not talk down to participants.
I have no hesitation in recommending this course as a great introduction to maintaining bicycles.
Naomi Johnson profile picture
Naomi Johnson
4 years ago
A brilliant beginners' bike maintenance course. I was going into the three-hour course with a VERY low base of knowledge (I cannot understate how ignorant I am) but Ben and Steve were incredibly patient, tailoring the delivery of information in such a way that I didn't get left behind, but without dragging the rest of the class down. They were kind and patient in providing me extra assistance in the practical component of the course and were incredibly affirming. I learned a lot and I actually now feel quite confident to manage any little niggles or issues which come up while I'm riding. I will definitely go back to 1226 Bikes for any servicing, maintenance or parts I need and can wholeheartedly recommend their expertise, knowledge, teaching and welcome. If you know even a little about bikes, or ride bikes at all, the course is great to do!
Inderbir Singh profile picture
Inderbir Singh
4 years ago
Ben and Steve were welcoming, friendly, funny and knowledgeable. They answered all the questions I asked. They even replaced the chain and the rear gears on my bike without charging for the labour. Maximum of 10 people attend the class. It was great to see the diversity, some people were more knowledgeable than the others. In 3 hours lots of basic things like, cleaning chain, changing tyres, hydraulic brake pads, limiting gears, greasing, etc were covered. I will definitely be going again to learn the advanced course. Strongly recommend anyone to attend if you would like to be more confident when fixing your bike.

Who Signs Up

No mechanical experience assumed. The course is designed to work for anyone who rides.

Complete Beginners

Never touched a spanner? That's fine — most people who sign up haven't either. Rated 1 out of 5 for difficulty. You'll keep up.

E-Bike Owners

Electronic groupsets, disc brakes, motor-assist bikes — all welcome. Instructors know e-bikes well.

Regular Riders

You ride often but hand the bike to the shop for everything. After this course, most routine jobs you'll handle yourself.

Road · Mountain · Hybrid · Gravel · Commuter · E-bike — new or old, mechanical or electronic.

Common Questions

None. The course is rated 1 out of 5 for difficulty. If you can ride a bike, you’re ready. The instructor explains everything from scratch.
Just yourself and your bike. All tools, workstands, and materials are supplied. There’s nothing to buy or prepare beforehand.
Yes. Instructors are experienced with both mechanical and electronic groupsets. All e-bikes are welcome — bring it along.
An average of 6 — small enough that your instructor can spend real time on your specific bike and answer your questions properly.
Absolutely. All bikes welcome — road, mountain, hybrid, gravel, commuter, new or old. If it rolls, bring it.
That’s exactly what the instructor is there for. Small class sizes mean nobody gets left behind. You’ll also receive access to course videos after the session.
Yes — get in touch as early as possible on 0497 084 527 or sales@1226.bike and we’ll move you to another session.
Yes — children are welcome with a supervising adult attending alongside them.
Yes — gift vouchers for the Bicycle Maintenance Course are available. A great present for any cyclist.

Where We Run Classes

Classes run most weekends at one location or another. Select your location and date in the booking section above.

Victoria
Maribyrnong
151 Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Vermont
654 Mitcham Rd, Vermont VIC 3133
Cranbourne
940 Thompsons Rd, Cranbourne VIC 3977
Geelong
62 Leather St, Breakwater VIC 3219
New South Wales
Chatswood
1-7 Mann St, Chatswood NSW 2067
Miranda
169 Port Hacking Rd, Miranda NSW 2228
Wetherill Park
2 Cowpasture Place, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
Queensland
Brisbane
52 Bank St, West End QLD 4101
Gold Coast
3 Olympic Cct, Southport QLD 4215
Sunshine Coast
44 Edison Cres, Baringa QLD 4551
South Australia
Adelaide Airport
2 Fred Custance St, Adelaide Airport SA 5950
ACT
Canberra
64-70 Gladstone St, Fyshwick ACT 2609

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 across all locations. Gift vouchers are also available.

Ready to Go Further?

Once you’ve got the basics down, the 3 Hour Bicycle Tuning Short Course is the natural next step — derailleur adjustment, gear indexing, and more advanced work.

See the Tuning Course →

Spots Fill Fast. Average 6 Per Class.

Pick your location and a date that works for you. Bring your bike. Leave knowing how to look after it.

All tools supplied · All bikes welcome · No experience needed · Classes across Australia

Scroll to Top

0522181179