MECH1230 - Professional Bicycle Mechanic

Register now for our February session.

Winterborne Bicycle Institute runs an intensive eleven day training program for career bicycle mechanics, located at our fully-equipped facility in Guelph, Ontario.

More people are taking up cycling in a quest for better health and cycling is also quickly gaining acceptance as a mode of urban transport. The bicycle industry is growing to meet these opportunities. At the same time, bicycle technology is becoming increasingly complex and the diversity of usage-specific components and designs is exploding. The bicycle industry today faces a growing shortage of well-trained, experienced staff with a solid understanding of bicycle mechanics, materials, fit and maintenance.

Our course is an intensive, hands-on, 11 day immersion in bicycle mechanics. Current and aspiring mechanics will gain practical knowledge and experience with all major bicycle components, including: frames, bearings, wheels, drive trains, brakes and shifting systems, on a variety of bicycle styles and vintages. Two days are devoted to the skilled craft of repairing and building wheels, including design and selection of components for specific uses.

Mechanics also gain a solid understanding of bicycle materials, design and trade-offs associated with different intended usages, from weekend cruising in the park to competing in triathlons.

Selecting and using task-specific tools, along with organizing and running the service department, are all part of the learning experience as well. Our students graduate ready to confidently assemble, fit, troubleshoot and repair bicycles of all types.

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With the knowledge and experienced gained at WBI, avid home mechanics become pros, and current and aspiring bike shop wrenches take their skills and confidence to a new level.

All shop supplies and use of tools and "bench bikes" are included in the course fee. Use of course texts "Barnett's Manual" and Dr. Arnie Baker's "Bike Fit" are included too.

WBI is an off-campus training partner of Conestoga College. The College provides registration support and oversight on our curriculum, evaluation and delivery.

WBI is also accredited by Shimano Canada. Students can be assured they're gaining current knowledge and hands-on experience with a diversity of Shimano components.

This is an accredited course offered through Conestoga College, where you'll find our course listed as MECH1230 in the Continuing Education catalogue. Registration is handled through Conestoga College.

For further information, please contact us.

Jason Filer & Alan Medcalf
Winterborne Bicycle Institute