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one-day
course
bicycle maintenance |
The course
is run by professional bike mechanic Therese Kilpatrick of the Bike
Project, a community co-operative set up in 2006 to encourage
a shift away from non-sustainable forms of transport and towards
safer, cleaner transportation alternatives.
Students
will use their own bikes for the class. Tools, workstands and spares
are provided. Participants will receive a basic grounding in all
of the tasks necessary to keep their bikes running, and for reference,
a set of comprehensive handouts outlining procedures in simple logical
steps.
The course
includes:
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a comprehensive safety check essential for assessing whether
your bike is ready to use, or for buying a new or second-hand
bike
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troubleshooting
and servicing the brake system: how to know when to change components,
and what affects brake function
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diagnosis
and repair of the transmission, including indexing gears, straightening
the gear hanger, replacing cables, and how to upgrade
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understanding
bearings: what they do & how to make adjustments
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how
to clean and lubricate your machine: hassle-free maintenance
tips on how to keep your bike clean and reduce wear and tear
more
on cycling
| how
to book: |
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| arrive: |
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around
9.30 for a 10am prompt start |
| depart: |
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after
the course finishes at 5pm |
| directions: |
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click
here for
a map and directions to Hackney City Farm |
| what
to bring: |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using
the cafe) |
| let
us know: |
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if
you have any special needs |
| price: |
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£60 |
| lunch: |
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bring
a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe |
| discounts:
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a student setting up her brakes properly during a brakes service
lots more of us are cycling in London and other cities - so let's keep those bikes safe and roadworthy
demonstrating how to 'true' (i.e. straighten out) a buckled wheel
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