Level 3 - Full Servicing

Any bike will benefit from a proper ‘deep’ service at least once a year.

On the Level 3 course we dismantle various parts of the bike as follows:

  • Overview of tools. Using tools efficiently. Applying correct torques.
  • Gear adjustment: we revise Level 2
  • Pedals, installing, removing
  • Crank arm and chain ring removal and installing.
  • Bottom bracket removal and fitting
  • Chains: removing, fitting, getting the correct length and cleaning
  • Rear sprocket removal and fitting
  • Wheel hub adjustments
  • Headset servicing, A-Head and threaded
  • Wheel truing and replacing spokes

Next courses on: Saturday 27th September and Saturday 29th November 2025


Bike for Life works with a range of partners who all share a vision of more people cycling, more safely, more often.
To find out more about these partners, please click on the relevant logos below.

Bikeability
Cycle Training Standards Board
We Are Cycling UK
Sustrans
Brighton & Hove Council Cycling