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Cytech Flexible Qualification Structure: Cytech 2

Course Overview

A Cytech 2 qualification relates to the assembly, maintenance and servicing of customer’s cycles to ensure continued optimum performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specification. Modules include:

  • Headsets
  • Gears
  • Brakes (cable operated)
  • Hubs
  • Basic wheel building

Cytech 2, 5-day course + Cytech 2 , 3-day Wheelbuilding =

8 days total training time

See timetable at bottom of page>>

NB Cytech 1 and 2 are the minimum requirement for Shimano Service Centre (SSC) status and can be delivered at PJCs, or alternatively in your own cycle workshop, subject to sufficient numbers and on-site facilities being available.

Flexibility

The Cytech courses are flexible with timescales to suit the needs of your business. An individual training plan will be agreed with each employer/candidate to ensure all training coincides with the needs of the mechanic and business requirements. The complete Cytech 1 – 3 qualification routes can be completed with a total of 20 days training and can be obtained irrespective of age.

Further Training

Cytech 3 : Individual Specialist Modules

Timetables for 5 day course & 3 day Wheelbuilding

Timetable - Cytech 2 5 day course

Cytech 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
09:00 – 10:30
Review of Cytech 1, Introduction Cytech 2
Manufacturer specifications Explanation and discussion on derailleur technology
Practical, gear set-up and installation on road bike
Explanation and discussion on brake technology
Explanation and discussion on front and rear hubs
Morning Break
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
10:45 – 12:30
Discussion on headsets
Practical, installation of bottom brackets and chainsets
Practical, Shimano gear set-up and installation on a mountain bike
Practical, installation of road dual pivot brakes
Practical on hubs, assembly and disassembly
Lunch Break
30 Minutes
30 Minutes
30 Minutes
30 Minutes
30 Minutes
13:00 – 14:45
Practical on headsets, assembly and disassembly
Practical, installation of derailleurs, chains, cassettes and hubs, chainline
Practical assessments gear installation and set-up
Practical, installation of V-brake, cantilever and cable operated disc brake
Explanation and discussion on internal hub gears
Afternoon Break
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15:00 – 16:30
Practical assessments and feedback
Practical, installation of derailleurs, chains, cassettes and hubs, chainline
Practical assessments gear installation andset-up
Practical assessment, installation and set-up of cable operated brake systems
Practical assessment, installation and set-up of hubs, internal hub Gears

Timetable - Cytech 2 Wheelbuilding
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
09:00 – 10:30
Introduction to wheel building theory
Candidate to continue wheel lacing techniques
Demonstration and candidate practice of wheel dishing
Morning Break
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
10:45 – 12:30
Types of spokes, spoke length calculation using charts and IT programmes
Demonstration of wheel truing
Obtaining correct spoke tension by using tension meter
Lunch Break
30 Minutes
30 Minutes
30 Minutes
13:00 – 14:45
Demonstration of wheel lacing techniques
Candidate to perform wheel truing
Wheel lacing assessment
Afternoon Break
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15:00 – 16:30
Candidate to practice wheel lacing
Candidate to complete wheel truing
Wheel truing, dishing and spoke tension assessment