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.
- 4.9★ on Google · 108 reviews
- 12 locations across Australia
- Average 6 per class
- All bikes welcome
$165 · All tools supplied · No experience needed
★★★★★ “Learnt some very good basics… chain removal and cleaning, replacing a flat inner tube.” – Helen Lewin
★★★★★ “The knowledge on chains in particular is a game changer.” – diarmuid mccoy
★★★★★ “I can now do the basic service, gear tune, brake check and clean that I used to get done at the bike shop.” – David Austin
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$165.00
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.
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Remove and refit your wheelsChange a tyre anywhere — roadside, trailhead, or in the garage.
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Remove and install a tyreGet a flat sorted without tools or a trip to the shop.
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Clean, lube, and inspect your chainThe single biggest thing you can do to extend your drivetrain’s life.
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Replace brake padsRim and disc. Know when they’re worn and how to swap them.
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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.
Tricia Miller
6 days ago
I learnt a lot and feel much more confident working with my bike! The facilitator was very knowledgeable and helped individual requests/needs on top of the course content, across a range of bikes.
Simon P
1 week ago
I did the Maintanence Course to learn some Maintanence basics for the newly purchased EMTB. Bruce has done a great job to show us how we can do general maintenance to our bikes. Great course and definitely worth it.
Kate Fry
2 weeks ago
Highly recommended, we had a small group and got so much hands on time. Not made to feel stupid at all! I actually learnt stuff and feel confident to have a go at home!
Chris Haines
1 month ago
I joined the basic bike maintenance course with 4 others attending the 3+ hours we spent together. During this time we learnt how to remove and replace wheels, insert new tubes, check the chain for wear and replace the chain. Also brake check for wear and alignment. Paul was very knowledgeable but very patient at the same time. He was a really good teacher. I strongly recommend this course to all beginners and those like me who have experienced punctures etc far from home. Great value for money and we had a lot of fun doing it!
Richard Huy
1 month ago
Bruce was a great instructor and very passionate
Giles Pearson
2 months ago
Great course to take your knowledge to where you feel confident with your bike
Amy L
2 months ago
I attended the 3hr short course recently with 2 other participants. The smaller group size was perfect as we had time to ask all our questions, a larger group would have felt quite rushed I think. The session ran on time and was well organized with a passionate teacher. I learnt enough basics that I now feel more confident I can troubleshoot minor issues whilst out on my bike rides!
Alan Jones
2 months ago
Really helpful, practical course on the basics of bike maintenance. Steve the instructor was friendly and highly proficient.
Dennis Horn
2 months ago
😢😢😢 Unfortunately, the Bicycle Tuning Course in Adelaide didn’t quite meet my expectations.
🧐The instructor clearly has a huge amount of knowledge and experience, and I really enjoyed the stories, anecdotes and explanations throughout the course. There was definitely a lot of interesting information to take away from it.
However, for a three-hour hands-on bicycle tuning course, I was expecting much more actual hands-on work. I felt like I had a screwdriver in my hand for maybe five minutes to adjust my rear derailleur. For the practical side of gear adjustment, I probably could have learned almost as much from a YouTube video.
I would have particularly liked to spend more time working on the brakes ourselves – learning how to replace components, make adjustments and, especially, how to bleed hydraulic brakes in practice rather than just talking about it.
I completely understand that brake bleeding involves additional consumables, and I would have been more than happy to pay an extra fee to cover those materials.
Perhaps this could be something to consider for future courses: a little less theory and storytelling, and considerably more time with the tools in our own hands. The knowledge is definitely there – I would just love to see more opportunity to actually put it into practice.
Helen Lewin
2 months ago
Learnt some very good basics on how to maintain our bikes - chain removal and cleaning, replacing a flat inner tube and was shown a great easy method to put one back on. Even removing the wheel method we were shown was pretty easy and straightforward. Friendly and informative, hands on approach and great to be able to take our own bikes for being shown on what we actually ride (everyone's bikes at the course was different). Would recommend this course for learning some required basics that will come in handy when we're on a ride I'm sure. Great course!
Dave Platter
5 months ago
I found the basic bike maintenance course worthwhile and helpful. I learned more than I expected. They are great guys and teach a lot. I definitely recommend it.
Graham Turner
5 months ago
Wow , what a fantastic course , wish it was longer . Steve was great , his knowledge was extensive and he presented it in a practical can-do manner. Im now looking at a more in depth course with him . Do yourself a favour and book a course with him .
David Sampford
5 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
5 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
7 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
7 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
11 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
11 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
1 year 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
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
3 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
3 years ago
It was very detailed and easy to follow I learned a lot about my bicycle very helpful thank you guys
Stephen Davison
3 years ago
Great course easy to follow and made simple by Steve
Daniel Simonovski
3 years ago
Great beginner's maintenance course. Very friendly and helpful instructor. Definitely recommend.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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