Unior bike tools have a new distributor in South Africa
Originating from Slovenia, Unior have been manufacturing hand tools since 1919. Ingrained experience and best practices put them in a good state to start manufacturing bicycle tools in 2005. Well known and trusted in Europe the Unior bike tool range have been designed together with leading bicycle manufacturers. Top quality materials give lifelong service while […]
Torq Zone Academy: 1st compliance & quality assessment successful
As part of the exclusive licensing agreement to present Cytech™ Technical training in South Africa, Torq Zone Academy is required to undergo an annual Quality & Compliance Assessment by the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) based in the UK. The Assessment includes, but is not limited to, ensuring that the facility, the training and the […]
Cytech training scheme: it’s here
On Wednesday evening the 4 February 2015, Torq Zone celebrated a major milestone for the Cycling Industry in South Africa. Their brand new, and first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art Bicycle Technical Training Centre of Excellence was officially opened with a lot of fanfair and excitement. The Torq Zone Academy’s Bicycle Technical Training Centre of Excellence, officially opened this […]
Torq Zone Academy officially opens its doors
The Torq Zone Academy hit the headlines in August with the announcement of their intention to establish South Africa’s first bicycle technical training facility. The Torq Zone Academy was to offer internationally accredited Cytech™ technical courses exclusively in South Africa. The Torq Zone Academy workshop is fitted with Park Tool USA’s industry-leading range of bicycle-specific […]
Torq Zone Academy launches online bicycle mechanics course
Torq Zone Academy, which recently introduced Cytech™ Technical training in South Africa, announced today that their online module Cytech™ Technical 1 Theory South Africa (CT1TSA) is available for enrolment by South African learners. “CT1TSA, which is based on the online UK Cytech™ Theory One, has been contextualised for the South African market and successful completion […]
Survey: Bicycle mechanic training
Torq Zone Academy are conducting an industry survey into current practices in the cycling maintenance and repair industry. If you’re involved in the bicycle industry as a bicycle mechanic, workshop manager, bicycle shop owner/manager or supplier with an in-house maintenance and repair capability, please see the details below and assist in the survey. The bicycle […]