Cytech technical three is designed for advanced cycle mechanics with strong technical knowledge and experience working on high-end bicycles and equipment. Cytech technical three is the highest attainable qualification in professional cycle maintenance within the Cytech syllabus.
Course structure and delivery
The Cytech technical three qualification can be delivered in a modular format to allow businesses and candidates the option to choose specific training relevant to the products they are working on.
Technical three consists of four modules. To obtain a full Cytech technical three qualification you need to complete all four modules, however individual modules can be taken separately if required.
The modules are as follows:
More information about what the modules cover can be found in the dropdown sections below.
Who is Technical three for?
All the Technical three modules are designed for experienced cycle mechanics with a strong working knowledge of the cycle industry. Candidates should be qualified to at least Cytech technical two.
It is reasonably expected that candidates gain future experience after and on top of these modules (gained in the workplace and from manufacturer training courses), due to the vast nature of brand specific products and the continuous changes and developments that are being made within the industry.
How much does this course cost?
The Cytech technical three training and assessment course and its individual modules are available to both cycle shop employees and members of the public.
You can see all Cytech courses and prices in the Cytech price list section.
Government funding may be available for candidates who meet funding criteria. Speak to your chosen training provider for details.
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Cytech technical three - hydraulics
Cytech technical three - hydraulics is one of the core modules of the full Technical three course.
This module is aimed at individuals who have experienced riding with hydraulic disc brakes and have experienced hydraulic bleed procedures. It is also for those who are new to servicing a hydraulic brake calliper and lever and want a deeper understanding of how basic hydraulic principles are applied to both road and mountain bikes.
What does this module include?
This module lasts 2 days and covers the following:
Day one (MTB)
- Terminology, common problems and fault finding
- Brand specific brake bleed procedures
- Component maintenance
- Full service completed on a hydraulic brake system
- Hydraulic disc brake lever set-up (to rider preference)
Day two (road)
- Terminology, common problems and fault finding
- Brand specific brake bleed procedures
- Component maintenance
- Full service completed on a hydraulic brake system
- Hydraulic disc brake lever set-up (to rider preference)
How much does this module cost?
Cytech technical three - hydraulics training and assessment is available through all of the approved Cytech training providers.
You can see all Cytech courses and prices in the Cytech price list section.
Cytech technical three - suspension
Cytech technical three - suspension is one of the core modules of the full Technical three course.
This module is aimed at individuals with a knowledge of mountain bikes, but who are new to suspension servicing and want a deeper understanding of forks, rear shocks and hydraulic dropper posts.
What does this module include?
This module lasts 2 days and covers the following:
Day one (suspension forks)
- Terminology, common problems and fault finding
- Lower leg removal and oil change
- The different types of coil and air spring systems commonly used in suspension forks, service procedures, adjustment and set-up
- The different types of dampers commonly used in suspension forks, service procedures and set-up
Full service completed on a front fork
Day two (rear shocks and seatposts)
- Air can servicing, oil change and hardware replacement
- Brand specific damper oil change procedures
- Full service completed on a brand specific rear shock
- Full strip down and rebuild of a brand specific hydraulic dropper post, including hydraulic remote lever bleed
How much does this module cost?
Cytech technical three - suspension training and assessment is available through all of the approved Cytech training providers.
You can see all Cytech courses and prices in the Cytech price list section.
Cytech technical three - advanced wheel building
Cytech technical three - advanced wheel building is one of the core modules of the full Technical three course.
This module is aimed at individuals who are familiar with basic three cross wheel lacing who are aware of the correct tensioning and truing procedures. It aims to build upon this knowledge by offering the opportunity to work on more complex, higher-end wheel builds that come in varying spoke patterns.
What does this module include?
This module lasts 1/2 day and covers the following:
- The different lace patterns employed by manufacturers and how they relate to basic Cytech technical two wheel builds (includes the importance of a spoke tension metre when working on an advanced wheel)
- Advanced wheel lacing tips
- Calculating spoke lengths for offset rims and frames (including fat bikes)
- A full advanced wheel build (either MTB or road)
How much does this module cost?
Cytech technical three - advanced wheel building training and assessment is available through all of the approved Cytech training providers.
You can see all Cytech courses and prices in the Cytech price list section.
Cytech technical three - electronic gear systems
Cytech technical three - electronic gear systems is one of the core modules of the full Technical three course.
This module is aimed at individuals who are new to electronic gear systems looking to know how to set-up, maintain, adjust and fault diagnose modern day bicycle electronic gear systems.
What does this module include?
This module lasts 1/2 day and covers the following (for both MTB and road):
- An overview of the different electronic gear systems currently available
- Shimano Di2 mechanical installation procedures
- Shimano Di2 on bike set-up using a junction box
- Shimano Di2 set-up using a PC
- Shimano Di2 fault diagnostics
- Applying Shimano Di2 firmware updates
- Shimano Di2 set-up to rider preferences
- Full set-up (on bike and PC), fault diagnosis and set-up to rider preference on one electronic gear system
How much does this module cost?
Cytech technical three - electronic gear systems training and assessment is available through all of the approved Cytech training providers.
You can see all Cytech courses and prices in the Cytech price list section.
