Torq Zone Academy

Torq Zone Academy Torq Zone Academy is South Africa's first bicycle training centre of excellence which exclusively offers Cytech technical training

New year 🥳 new opportunities 🚲🔧Up skill yourself either as a professional technician or home mechanic with our Cytech pr...
01/01/2026

New year 🥳 new opportunities 🚲🔧

Up skill yourself either as a professional technician or home mechanic with our Cytech programme and courses 🙋‍♂️

The next set of courses starts on 15 Jan 26 - enroll now

Find out more at https://www.torqzoneacademy.com/landing-page/

Start your journey into the world of professional bike tech 🔧 Whether you’re a school leaver, a home mechanic, or lookin...
26/11/2025

Start your journey into the world of professional bike tech 🔧 Whether you’re a school leaver, a home mechanic, or looking to step into the trade, our Cytech-accredited training gives you the confidence and know-how to work like a pro🚲Click here https://ultrashort.info/0QsHIe

🧠⚙️ AI can analyse data - but it can’t feel a bearing spin freely with zero play.There’s no algorithm for instinct, no c...
05/11/2025

🧠⚙️ AI can analyse data - but it can’t feel a bearing spin freely with zero play.

There’s no algorithm for instinct, no code for craftsmanship.

While the bots are busy crunching numbers, real mechanics feel precision through their fingertips.

👨‍🔧 Learn the skills no machine can mimic - hands-on, detail-driven, and built to last.

Train with Torq Zone Academy - where hands-on beats hands-off.

Early coffee. Morning ride. Skilled hands. Satisfying work.This isn’t just a dream day — it’s a real career.Become a qua...
06/10/2025

Early coffee. Morning ride. Skilled hands. Satisfying work.

This isn’t just a dream day — it’s a real career.

Become a qualified Bicycle Mechanic with Cytech training at Torq Zone Academy.

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🔧💡 Bigger Rotor = Better Stopping Power! It’s all about leverage.With larger rotors the caliper sits further out. That e...
16/09/2025

🔧💡 Bigger Rotor = Better Stopping Power!

It’s all about leverage.

With larger rotors the caliper sits further out. That extra distance gives your brakes more torque to fight the wheel’s rotation.

⚡ Same hand force at the lever → more stopping power at the wheel.

💪 More control, more confidence, less “oh no” moments on the trail!

👉 Would you go 140mm, 160mm, 180mm, or even larger?

🔩 Normalisation of Deviance: Torque Edition“That bolt’s tight enough — I’ve done it this way for years.”Normalisation of...
31/08/2025

🔩 Normalisation of Deviance: Torque Edition

“That bolt’s tight enough — I’ve done it this way for years.”

Normalisation of Deviance = risky practices become “normal” because “nothing bad has happened yet”… until it does.

⚠️ The danger? Under-torque = loose parts, over-torque = stripped threads or cracked carbon.

Both start as risky shortcuts that feel normal… until failure smacks mid-ride.

👉 Stick to torque specs. Tools exist for a reason — don’t let “good enough” become your standard.

🚴‍♂️🔗 Quick Link 101Should you reuse a quick link on your bicycle chain? 🤔Here’s the breakdown:✅ KMC & Connex → Reusable...
27/08/2025

🚴‍♂️🔗 Quick Link 101

Should you reuse a quick link on your bicycle chain? 🤔

Here’s the breakdown:
✅ KMC & Connex → Reusable
❌ SRAM & Shimano → Single-use only

👉 Rule of thumb: the higher the speed (11 & 12-speed especially), the stricter the single-use only rule applies.

Keep your rides smooth and safe — don’t gamble with your chain!

🔧 Chain Wear Got You Guessing? 🔍Here’s your quick-reference guide for 12-speed chain wear:⠀🔵 Shimano: Replace at 0.5%🔴 S...
06/08/2025

🔧 Chain Wear Got You Guessing? 🔍

Here’s your quick-reference guide for 12-speed chain wear:
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🔵 Shimano: Replace at 0.5%
đź”´ SRAM: Replace at 0.8%

Save your cassette, save your wallet.
Keep it smooth, keep it shifting.

🚴‍♂️ Gen Z and Millennials are riding the wave! 🚴‍♀️Strava’s latest stats show that cycling is booming among younger gen...
23/07/2025

🚴‍♂️ Gen Z and Millennials are riding the wave! 🚴‍♀️

Strava’s latest stats show that cycling is booming among younger generations. https://shorturl.at/AkmrF

At Torq Zone Academy, we’re here for it. As cycling grows, so does the need for qualified bicycle mechanics to keep bikes safe, smooth, and swift.

🌟 Ride the trend — or better yet, be the mechanic behind it.

đź“š Start your journey with our Cytech Technical One Theory Online course - link in bio.

🔧 Learn more at torqzoneacademy.com

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69 Lynburn Road, Lynburn Centre, Unit 4&5, 1st Floor, Lynnwood Manor
Pretoria
0081

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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