BYO Bicycle 3 Hour Tuning Course
Stop Riding a Bike That Won't Behave.
3 hours. Your own bike. A professional mechanic right next to you. Walk away with gears that shift first time and brakes that actually stop you.
- 4.9★ on Google · 250+ reviews
- Average 6 per class · small groups, hands-on the whole time
$175 · All groupsets welcome · All tools & workstands supplied · No experience needed
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$175.00
Sound Familiar?
You’ve lived with these long enough:
- Your gears skip, hesitate or refuse to shift into that one gear
- Something’s rubbing — brake, derailleur, wheel — but you can’t find it
- You paid for a shop tune-up and it fell apart within two rides
- You’ve watched videos but can’t apply it to your specific bike and groupset
- You know something’s off but don’t know if it’s the cable, barrel adjuster or something worse
The course fixes all five. 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.
- Index your derailleur so every gear engages first time, every time
- Set cable tension, barrel adjusters and limit screws correctly
- Adjust brake reach, pad toe-in and alignment — rim and disc
- Diagnose and fix ghost shifting, rubbing and clicking
- Understand how your specific groupset works and what to adjust when
- 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 6 people per class — you get real attention, not a lecture
- 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
- Commuters whose gears skip at the worst possible moment
- Road riders who want crisp, precise shifting on every climb
- Mountain bikers tired of constant mid-ride adjustments
- E-bike owners with Di2, AXS or EPS who want to understand their system
- Anyone who's paid for shop tune-ups that never seem to last
- Riders of all levels — complete beginners to experienced cyclists
You don’t need any mechanical experience. If you can ride a bike, you can do this course.
Common Questions
Do I need to bring my own bike?
Yes — that’s the whole point. You tune 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 bike has hydraulic disc brakes — is that fine?
Absolutely. We cover both rim and disc brakes, hydraulic and mechanical. If your brakes need attention, we’ll work through them in the session.
I have no mechanical experience. Is this too advanced?
No. The course is designed for riders with no mechanical background. We start from basics and build to everything you need. The small class size (max 6) 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.
Will my gears stay in adjustment after?
Yes — because you understand why they go out of adjustment and how to fix it. That’s the difference between a one-time service and actually 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 tuning 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?
The Tuning Course covers gears and brakes. If you also want to know how to fix a flat, clean your drivetrain, replace brake pads and do your own roadside repairs — the 3 Hour Bicycle Maintenance Course covers all of that. Many riders do both.
Spots Fill Fast. Average 6 Per Class.
Pick your location and a date that works for you. Bring your bike. Leave knowing exactly how to tune it — and confident to do it again next time.
All groupsets welcome · All tools supplied · No experience needed · 100% hands-on