courses
Wheel
Building
One-week, tutor supported, virtual phase which includes online tutorials which prepares your for prepares you for the intense on-site practical phase.
- 1 week
- online & onsite
Course Description
The online course phase allows you to study all the theory remotely at your own pace. The virtual phase prepares you for the intense on-site practical phase, where you will have the opportunity to become a ‘master’ wheel builder. On completion of the course, you will have access to Bike Inn materials for 2 years. (This course does not include an IMI Qualification. If you wish to gain a unit certificate, it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00). If you wish to gain a IMI unit certificate please notify a member of staff during the online guided learning.
Course Content
- Parts compatibility
- Tools required
- Hubs: Construction, features, spoke attachment and critical dimensions.
- Rims: Types, sizing, ERD, hole stagger, eyelets and joints.
- Spokes: Types, materials, butting, threads, nipples length calculation.
- Lacing using a variety of rim, hub types and lacing patterns
- Tightening and truing of wheels to industry tolerances
- Recognition of faults in wheel building
- Repairing and/or conversion of hubs to take more sprockets.
Final Assessment & Qualifications
The course culminates with a Bike Inn assessment, and if successful, a certificate of competence.
£450.00 per person
IMI Certification available for an extra £40.00 fee.
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