E-bike course
One week virtual allows you to learn all theory at home. This allows more time on site for practical time. 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 an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Course Information:
One week of Virtual learning before the start of the two days onsite course
An introduction to eBikes
Tools required in addition to 'regular' bikes
A look at all makes of systems currently on the market
Diagnostics, fault finding, and the limits of repair for E-bikes outside of warranty
Full diagnostics on all systems (where the manufacturers allow this)
Strip and rebuild where possible
Conversion Kits
The Bike Inn E-bike Assessment and certificate of competence
£ 850.00 per person
Suspension
One week virtual allows you to learn all theory at home. This allows more time on site for practical time. 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 an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Terminology, finding common problems, and fault finding
Coil and air spring systems and hands-on experience
Different types of dampers
Set up procedures
Rear shock strip and rebuild/service
Problems and fault finding
Seatpost strip and rebuild of a dropper post
The Bike Inn Suspension Assessment and certificate of competence
£600.00 per person
Wheel Building
One week virtual allows you to learn all theory at home. This allows more time on site for practical time. 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 an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
One week Virtual followed by 2-days immersive course will train you as a 'master' wheel builder where you learn the following:
Parts compatibility
Tools required
Hubs, their design and progress
Rims, their various types and designs
Spokes and nipples, strengths and weaknesses, different design, materials and attachments
Spoke length calculation
Lacing patterns
Tightening and truing of wheels to industry tolerances
Building of three types of wheel covering 90% of those found on bikes today
The Bike Inn Wheel Building Assessment and certificate of competence
In addition to your 2 days at our training facility in Cumbria, you will be given access to the online wheel building theory module that our qualification students study. We recommend that you work through this before you attend the practical course to ensure you have a fully rounded knowledge of the essentials.
£450.00 per person
Bike Fit
During this extremely intensive course you'll learn:
An introduction to bike fitting
Basic equipment required for an in-depth bike fit
Basic human anatomy and how muscle groups connect and inter-relate
The known basic setups for Mountain, Road, TT and Triathlon bikes
Restrictions on achievable angles for health reasons and regulations
Ways to combat common cycling ailments
The effects of changing components within the bike fit arena
Practical sessions with a bike fit bicycle to find a good fit when no client bike is available
Practical bike fit with your own bikes
(This course does not include an IMI Qualification if you wish to gain an IMI Qualification it is possible but at an additional cost of £40.00)
Different bike fit systems and apps, and their pros and cons
£700
April 2023 course availability