kosmonooit Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 A good foundation for bike maintenance is basic hand tool usage & skills. Like Tool knowledge, the correct methods of using spanners, cutting & filing skills, general Do's and Dont's. Not too sure where to point anyone in this regard, but imho these skills are essential. Thankfully I did three years of a Mech Technician studenship, and still use the tools I made then. On a broader note, here is SA it's a total stuff-up in terms of industry training with the abolition of Apprenticeships. The lack of these basic skills is real scary.
JacquesT Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 It's a pleasure. Thanks for remembering the comma. JB Glad i did, that could have been quite rude!!
BigBoy10 Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Course Shedules: Repair and Maintenance Johannesburg 12 & 13 March 30 April & 1 May 29 & 30 May 25 & 26June 23& 24 July 27 & 28 August 24 & 25 September 22& 23 October 26 & 27 November Repair and Maintenance Cape Town 14 & 15 May 12 & 13 November Build-a-wheel Johannesburg 2 & 3 April 1 & 2 October Fork Maintenance Workshop Johannesburg &6 February &15 May &17 July &25 September &20 November Fork Maintenance Workshop Cape Town 13-May 01-NovWhere do I book?
chris_w_65 Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 On a broader note, here is SA it's a total stuff-up in terms of industry training with the abolition of Apprenticeships. The lack of these basic skills is real scary. Mini hijack What is the procedure to do a trade now? I did 3 years apprenticeship and a trade test as well as 3x 3 months technical college.
prox Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 - You actually just missed a workshop: http://www.mountainbikeguru.co.za/ -- Apparently the guy is pretty good at what he does and the guys I ride with at tygerbergmtb speak highly of him If you're interested bought myself Zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance from exclusives, its quite intimidating at first but you start getting the hang of it, free shipping at the moment and its a new edition so its got all the info for newish moutain bikes - - http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/books/Zinn-and-the-Art-%3C-AuthorLennard-Zinn/000000000100000000001000000000000000000000000009781934030592/
Grantc Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Hey Drongo, do you know any decent courses in Durban? Careus - last time I spoke to Johan, he mentioned if we got enough guys together he would come down to Durban to do a course.
RossW Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Careus - last time I spoke to Johan, he mentioned if we got enough guys together he would come down to Durban to do a course. Heavens I'm keen!
Johan Bornman Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Heavens I'm keen! Tavis and other Durbs okes. Yes, I'm prepared to come to Durban and I've had this request many times. Unfortunately each time, just before a decision is made, surf's up and all's forgotten. Lets firm up a date. I'm keen to come to KZN for a change.
Caerus Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Tavis and other Durbs okes. Yes, I'm prepared to come to Durban and I've had this request many times. Unfortunately each time, just before a decision is made, surf's up and all's forgotten. Lets firm up a date. I'm keen to come to KZN for a change. Please put me down Johan for Durban, I'm definitely want to be there.
Caerus Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Careus - last time I spoke to Johan, he mentioned if we got enough guys together he would come down to Durban to do a course. 100% I'm in
Grantc Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 Tavis and other Durbs okes. Yes, I'm prepared to come to Durban and I've had this request many times. Unfortunately each time, just before a decision is made, surf's up and all's forgotten. Lets firm up a date. I'm keen to come to KZN for a change. JohanHow many guys do you need for a course. How many have committed.Count me in
Christopher Brunsdon Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 - You actually just missed a workshop: http://www.mountainbikeguru.co.za/ -- Apparently the guy is pretty good at what he does and the guys I ride with at tygerbergmtb speak highly of him If you're interested bought myself Zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance from exclusives, its quite intimidating at first but you start getting the hang of it, free shipping at the moment and its a new edition so its got all the info for newish moutain bikes - - http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/books/Zinn-and-the-Art-%3C-AuthorLennard-Zinn/000000000100000000001000000000000000000000000009781934030592/ Also the Bicycle Repair for Dummies is actually an excellent book. Thought it would be a joke to read but its great one for the bookshelf for the DIY mechanic thats just starting out.
Kranswurm Posted April 6, 2011 Posted April 6, 2011 - You actually just missed a workshop: http://www.mountainbikeguru.co.za/ -- Apparently the guy is pretty good at what he does and the guys I ride with at tygerbergmtb speak highly of him If you're interested bought myself Zinn and the art of mountain bike maintenance from exclusives, its quite intimidating at first but you start getting the hang of it, free shipping at the moment and its a new edition so its got all the info for newish moutain bikes - - http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/books/Zinn-and-the-Art-%3C-AuthorLennard-Zinn/000000000100000000001000000000000000000000000009781934030592/ If I am not mistaken the "James"referred to on that website is now holding clinics down under.
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