What you'll learn
Learn the essentials of bike gears and derailleurs with our Bicycle Maintenance and Home DIY workshop in Sydney.
This hands-on workshop is designed to help riders understand, inspect, and adjust their bicycle gear systems for smoother, more reliable shifting. Over 2.5 hours, participants will gain practical experience working with common derailleur systems, learning how to identify issues, make basic adjustments, and keep their bikes running efficiently.
Held at The Summer Hill workshop, this session blends clear demonstrations with guided practice, making it ideal for anyone wanting to improve their riding experience through better gear performance.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this 2.5-hour workshop, participants should be able to:
- Identify key components of front and rear derailleur systems
- Understand how shifting works and how force is transferred through the drivetrain
- Diagnose common gear issues such as skipping, hesitation, or chain noise
- Use essential bike tools safely and effectively for gear inspection and adjustment
- Adjust rear derailleurs (limit screws, indexing, cable tension)
- Adjust front derailleurs (limit screws, height, alignment)
- Perform basic drivetrain maintenance such as cleaning, lubrication, and visual inspection
- Build confidence in hands-on gear maintenance through guided practice
Course content
What will be covered in this Bike Gears and Derailleurs Workshop?
Getting started
- Introductions (name, pronouns, cycling style)
- Workshop safety briefing: tools, PPE, and bike-handling etiquette
- Overview of gear systems: 1x vs 2x, mechanical shifting, common derailleur types
Tools & techniques
- Identifying derailleur parts and their functions
- Understanding cable tension, limit screws, and indexing
- Troubleshooting common gear problems
- Hands-on adjustment of rear derailleurs
- Hands-on adjustment of front derailleurs
- Basic drivetrain care: chain cleaning and lubrication
Expect a mix of theory, demonstration, and hands-on practice. Mistakes are part of the learning process, your facilitator will support you throughout.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is suitable for:
- Beginner to intermediate riders wanting to understand how gears and derailleurs work
- Commuters and recreational cyclists looking to improve shifting performance
- DIY bike enthusiasts keen to build hands-on mechanical confidence
- Anyone curious about how to fix gear skipping, slow shifting, or noisy drivetrains
No prior mechanical experience is required. Bring your own bike or use one provided.
Course venue
This course is offered at Summer Hill Campus.
The venue details will be provided upon enrolment.
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