Everything you wanted to know about bike mechanics but were afraid to ask…

We have been asked repeatedly over the last few years to provide a simple mechanics course that enables enthusiast and novice alike to tackle everyday maintenance jobs with confidence. Well…we do listen and are now proud to invite you to join us for a day long course that will cover the most popular and helpful aspects of cycle maintenance.

These courses will be held at our new workshop facilities in West Molesey and our intention is to provide an enjoyable and relaxed environment for you to learn useful skills that will save you time and money not to mention impress your friends!

Numbers will be restricted to four clients per day to ensure that enough time will be given to each area covered and the day will end with a question and answers session…

The cost of Sigma Sport mechanic's course is £80.00 and includes light refreshments at lunchtime.

Our workshop facilities are in West Molesey. The course will provide ample opportunity to get your 'hands dirty' and includes plenty of practical work. Protective gloves will be provided should you prefer to use them…

You can arrange your appointment now by emailing workshop@sigmasport.co.uk or calling 0208 943 4443 option 3

New 2010/2011 Dates: Will be confirmed shortly!

The day’s schedule will commence at 10.00am with a one hour break for lunch at 12.00pm before starting the afternoon session which is expected to end at 4.00.

The course will cover:

Basics
To cover the fundamental aspects of a modern racing bicycle and address transportation issues including correct method of wheel removal and installation together with safe removal and refitting of pedals and seat post.

Wheels
How to change a tyre and inner tube correctly... Cassette removal will also be explained.

Transmission
The first of two sessions on this subject will cover the correct way to determine if a chain should be replaced and how to carry this out. Removal of cranks, bottom bracket bearings and derailleurs will also be covered together with correct methods of installation.

The second session on transmission is after a lunch break and will cover the differences between Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM gear systems. You will get the opportunity to change cables, adjust indexed gear systems and fit new handlebar tape.

Forks
Correct method of replacement of handlebar stems will be explained. Fork removal and headset bearing replacement will also be dealt with together with tribar installation.

General mechanics
An overview of useful techniques for maintaining your bike including cleaning and lubrication. Your instructor will also provide details of tools used during the course and attendees will be able to purchase many of these at a specially discounted rate if purchased on the day.

Questions & Answers
Your chance to put a mechanic ‘on the spot’ and ask them anything you like (about bikes that is!) We look forward to seeing you in the near future for what looks like being a popular event.

Customer Testimonials
We have tailored this course to cover multiple aspects of bike maintenance and avoid over complicating popular areas of interest. Judging by some of our client's feeback we seem to be getting the balance right.

"A big thank you for yesterday's course which was great - very informative and useful. I now feel much more inclined to get the allen keys out and have a crack at simple adjustments..."

"While I would consider myself a reasonable bike mechanic I learned some subtle skills & tips today, as well as an ability to know when to draw the line for tasks best undertaken by professionals"

"...I'm most excited about feeling more comfortable making gear adjustments as well as packing/unpacking my bike(s) for travel" 


"...Thanks for being so friendly and welcoming. It was a good day... Krisz was really informative and had a great approach, not to mention spending a bit of time at the end to sort out minor “isms” on my Madone..."