K2O School of Bicycle Mechanics
We run two advanced courses. The one-week course, The Shop Mechanic Course, is five days long, from Monday to Friday. The two-week course, The Advance Bicycle Mechanic Course, is 10 days. It runs from Monday to Friday on two consecutive weeks.
Note that we have hundreds of bicycle tools in stock and a selection of repair stands, so you can leave trained and fully equipped.
To book or for any questions – call +1(613)452-2453
The Shop Mechanic Course (One Week)
Bicycle stores recruit junior, intermediate and advanced bicycle mechanics. Not every mechanic in a bicycle store will know advanced bicycle mechanics, nor need they. The shop mechanic course aims to get you to the level needed to start working in a bicycle store. Our philosophy is to teach you what you need to know and how to do those things to a high, and professional, standard. You will be able to ace any technical evaluation, a common requirement in obtaining a post in a bicycle store as a mechanic. You will be competent in assembling bicycles, performing level 1 and level 2 tune-ups, you will be able to adjust all gear and brake systems, adjust bearings, fault find issues and diagnose solutions. Modules included:
- Foundations and derailleur systems
- Wheel truing, tube and tubeless tire systems
- Foundations and derailleur systems
- Chains, cassettes and hubs
- Brakes
- Headsets, bottom brackets and headsets
Courses Currently Scheduled
No courses currently scheduled. Call if you’d like us to program one soon.
Course Cost $800 plus tax, includes lunch each day.
The Advanced Mechanic Course (Two Week)
The course aims to give students all the skills needed to repair and maintain bicycles. Students will understand the bicycle repair process and will, with the requisite experience, be able to take on a senior mechanic role in a bicycle workshop, a shop manager's position and/or run a bicycle repair and maintenance business. Modules included:
- Foundations and derailleur systems
- Wheel truing, tube and tubeless tire systems
- Chains, cassettes and Hubs
- Brakes
- Headsets, bottom brackets and headsets
- Bicycle builds
- Wheel building, tube and tubeless tires
- Frame tools
- Suspension
- Shop management and small businesses