Basic Bicycle Maintenance Classes

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!