Bicycle Maintenance Classes
Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum
Sun 17th Nov 2024 · 10:00am
Fully Booked
Dates & times
Eligibility
This is a Basic Bike Maintenace Class, suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to keep a bike in good working order. Learn how to fix a puncture, adjust brakes, index gears and lubricate your chain correctly. The course is for adults (18 years +). Young adults (16 +) are welcome to join if accompanied by a participating adult. All participants need to bring their own bike to work on.
Basic Bike Maintenance Class Syllabus
Morning: Session 1 - 10:00am to 12:45am
- M check - Outlining the parts of the bike
- Wheels: - Removal and replacement
- Tyres - Removal and replacement
- Puncture repair - Wheel off Puncture repair - Wheel on
- Gear Adjustment - Indexing
Lunch: 12:45am to 13:15pm
Afternoon: Session 2 - 13:15pm to 16:00pm
- Gears Adjustment - refresh
- Brakes - Pad replacement / Adjustment
- Cable and Chain lubrication
- ‘Knowing your bike’ - Correct tools and simple checks required to keep your bike road worthy.
- Feedback sheets
NB. This is a hands on course so please bring your own bike to work on and wear suitable clothing. Expect to get your hands dirty!
Where to find us
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum