one-day course

cycle mechanics for beginners: part two

location: Bristol

This part-two of the cycle mechanics for beginners course goes through all the greasy stuff: the bearings, stripping them down for a thorough service, adding years to the life of your bike. Then we tackle the drive chain. If yours is worn, now’s the time to replace it. We then on to look at truing wheels and replacing a broken spoke.

This course covers:

- Hub service

- Adjusting and regreasing headsets

- Complete drive chain replacement (cassette and freewheel)

- Bottom Bracket replacement with cassette

- Adjusting rubbing disk brakes (if requested)

- Light wheel true

- Replace a broken spoke

- Any requested points from Stage One

See part one


This course will introduce you to bike mechanics in a relaxed and supportive environment. You don't need any previous experience, just the desire to get hands-on and skilled up. The aim is to save you money and demonstrate just how empowering and enjoyable cycle mechanics can be with a few tools and the right knowledge. Spaces are limited to just four students per tutor. We encourage you to bring your own bike to work on. We also have low cost secondhand parts and some new parts.

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 4.30pm
directions:
  
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
  
pen and notebook, your own bike to work on if possible, old clothes
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£56
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £20 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
please bring a packed lunch
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


the venue is a centrally located bike workshop in one of the most bike-friendly cities in the UK: Bristol