Advanced Wheel Building Course

  • Physical | Workshop
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Themes & Topics

Engineering & Manufacturing

Wheel building

About the Experience

Duration: 18 hours
Advanced
Up To 6 Learners

Private booking available

Languages: English, Malay
Multiple ticket types

Description

The Wheel Building Course is a specialized program aimed at cyclists interested in mastering the art of wheel building. Wheels are a critical component of any bicycle, and building them from scratch requires precision and expertise. In this course, participants learn the fundamentals of wheel building, including spoke tensioning, rim selection, lacing patterns, and truing techniques. Upon completion, participants will have the skills to build strong and durable wheels tailored to their specific needs.

It will be two or three days course. If learner can catch up the full courses can be finish by two days, if need more time we will extend for three days. It will be 9am to 5pm each day

Instructions

How to prepare

### How to Prepare for the Advanced Wheel Building Class To excel in the Advanced Wheel Building Class, here are some key steps to prepare effectively: 1. **Mental Preparation**: Gear up mentally for some calculations involved in the wheel building process. Understanding the theory and components of a bicycle wheel will be crucial. 2. **Equipment Preparation**: - **Hub and Rim**: Decide whether you want to bring your own hub and rim for the class or use the ones provided during the session. - **Spokes**: You have the option to bring your own spokes or purchase them from the class organizers. By being mentally prepared and having your equipment in order, you'll be ready to dive into the intricate world of advanced wheel building with confidence and enthusiasm!

The host will provide

  • Advanced Bicycle Wheel Bulding E-book

What to bring

  • Hub
  • Rim
  • Spoke

About the Expert

Basikal Akmal

Akmal Azfar Bin Abd Mutalib, the owner of The Basikal, is a passionate cyclist who believes that cycling is more than just a recreational activity. Born in Segamat and raised in Sungai Buloh and Semenyih, Akmal discovered his love for cycling during his university days when he realized its practicality as a mode of transportation. For Akmal, cycling is not only about staying fit and healthy, but it also provides him with moments of inspiration and clarity. He believes that some of his best ideas come to him while he's cycling or even during his bathroom breaks. This connection between cycling and creative thinking has fueled his passion for the sport. Akmal sees bicycles as more than just recreational vehicles. He believes that they are important tools in building a greener and healthier society. He is dedicated to sharing his knowledge about bicycles and encouraging others to view cycling not just as a hobby but as a practical and sustainable mode of transportation.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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