evanr4 Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Anyone know of a good bike mechanic in the Cape Town area that comes to you to service your bikes? Tired of the schlep to the bike shop and their rudimentary testing of a fix that usually means things are still not 100% and a return trip is in order.
Cat2forLife Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 maybe learn to fix your own bikes if you don't want to take it to a shop.
evanr4 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 I could, can you recommend a decent home mechanics course then?
Cat2forLife Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Youtube has lots of videos on how to do anything on your bike. What exactly do you want to do? Do you want to set gears? Do you want to build wheels? Build bikes? Just have a look on Youtube. If you can't find a video I'd be happy to help if you need. Just drop me a PM. Also have a look at: http://www.irideafrica.com/product/basic-service-mechanics-course/ http://www.parktool.com/product/big-blue-book-of-bicycle-repair-3rd-edition-bbb-3 And just read up a bit. The internet is a wonderful tool, my friend.
evanr4 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 i am ok with the basics, for example, I can index gears, adjust brakes, etc. but sometimes I cannot get things just right despite watching videos and reading articles. I have limited patience before I become frustrated, I am not mechanically inclined, perhaps a course would help. There must be a market for a good mobile mechanic, the LBS I use is not so Local. So while I would like to do more myself, I would still like the backup of a pro to do major jobs or fine tune the bikes when required.
rpedro Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/106132-one-gear-professional-mobile-bike-services/
Guest DieBees Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Anyone know of a good bike mechanic in the Cape Town area that comes to you to service your bikes? Tired of the schlep to the bike shop and their rudimentary testing of a fix that usually means things are still not 100% and a return trip is in order.This is quite big in Europe. A good idea. There is a definite gap in the market.
evanr4 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Posted January 5, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/106132-one-gear-professional-mobile-bike-services/ Thanks, I will give him a try
Slowone Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 Offerd by iRideAfrica http://www.irideafrica.com/clinics/
Slowone Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I try to fix it myself... after watching the video ..... If i still cant fix it i take it to my LBS or a personal mechanic (usually after hours)
openmind Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 A friend in Blouberg is looking for a mobile mechanic that will service bikes at his house. There are about 7-8 bikes that need attention every few months or so – it would be worth the while of a good mechanic coming out for a day and working through the fleet. I know that some time ago there were guys offering this service, but I cannot seem to find any reference to them anymore. Thanks.
Twaatie Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 A friend in Blouberg is looking for a mobile mechanic that will service bikes at his house. There are about 7-8 bikes that need attention every few months or so – it would be worth the while of a good mechanic coming out for a day and working through the fleet. I know that some time ago there were guys offering this service, but I cannot seem to find any reference to them anymore. Thanks.Think he still does mobile services, not sure though https://m.facebook.com/rikuslegrange51/
Hairy Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 A friend in Blouberg is looking for a mobile mechanic that will service bikes at his house. There are about 7-8 bikes that need attention every few months or so – it would be worth the while of a good mechanic coming out for a day and working through the fleet. I know that some time ago there were guys offering this service, but I cannot seem to find any reference to them anymore. Thanks.at 7-8 bikes a local LBS might be interested in collecting and returning again when done?
Thomo Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 a local LBS might be interested in collecting and returning again when done?Doesn't BMC offer a collection service (possibly sub-contracted).?
ChrisF Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Realistically it is impossible to cart parts along for 8 different bikes .... Would make a lot more sense to get it to a bike shop for a service, even if that meant a collect/delivery fee.
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