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 10th October and Saturday 5th December 2026


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.

Bike For Life - Bikeability
Bikeability
Bike For Life - Cycle Training Standards Board
Cycle Training Standards Board
Bike For Life - We Are Cycling UK
We Are Cycling UK
Bike For Life - Sustrans
Sustrans
Bike For Life - Brighton and Hove
Brighton & Hove Council Cycling