divernick Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 I am hosting the first Basic Bike Repair course on 18 June at the PwC Bike Park. For the price of a service at a bike shop, your bike gets a service and you learn how to do it yourself. For more info and to book click http://www.buildabikesa.com/product/basic-repair-18-june/ The cost is R450 Learn how to service, repair and regularly maintain and care for your bikeLearn ride-saving skills so that you’re less likely to have to miss a ride, or worse, become stranded whilst out riding your bikeSave money on bike services and repairsWhen: 18 June 2016 / 9:00 – 13:00Where: PwC Bike Park @ the white Build a Bike container What’s included?Full morning of instructionConsumables – gear cablesRefreshments What do you need to bring?Your bike – any road or mountain bikeBasic tools – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm allen keys, flat and star screwdrivers, chain toolOptional tools – cassette lockring tool, chain whip, quick link pliers, spoke wrenchesHand wipe ragAny new parts or spares that you’d like to installTools are available for purchase before commencement of the course – please contact me to enquire. What will you learn? Wheels and tyres:Removing and installing a wheel into your fork/frame – method depends on axle configurationRepairing a puncture & changing a tube and tyreTubeless tyres and checking/adding sealantBasic rim truing for buckled wheelsCO2 cartridge use Drivetrain:Chain cleaning, lube, replacement and maintenanceChecking for chain wearUsing a chain tool and quick linksCassette removal and replacementCrank and chainring components and replacementDiscussion: bottom bracketsReplacing pedalsDiscussion: how to get the most life from your drivetrain componentsBring a replacement chain and cassette if you wish to replace yours during the workshop Gears:Replacing a gear/shift cable (supplied)Setting the gears – limit screws and cable tensionCorrect chain lengthDiscussion: derailleur hanger alignment Brakes:Discussion: types of brakesReplacing brake padsBrake adjustmentBrake disc alignment Other:Headset bearing preloadSeatpost maintenanceSuspension adjustmentQuestions
Cruz Addict Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 thats a frikken good price for the kind of information to be learnt!!
divernick Posted June 8, 2016 Author Posted June 8, 2016 thats a frikken good price for the kind of information to be learnt!!And profits go straight back into Build-a-Bike SA so that I can get more bikes out to guys that need them.
Eugene Brown Posted June 8, 2016 Posted June 8, 2016 What about a course just on shifter/cables/derailleur/hanger adjustment/replacement/fault finding. I'm confident with the other tasks on your course, so would hate to "be bored" covering the other tasks.
divernick Posted June 8, 2016 Author Posted June 8, 2016 What about a course just on shifter/cables/derailleur/hanger adjustment/replacement/fault finding. I'm confident with the other tasks on your course, so would hate to "be bored" covering the other tasks.I'm sure we can do something like that. send me an email.
divernick Posted June 8, 2016 Author Posted June 8, 2016 What's the date for your Cape Town course? I like what you did there. I wish I could.
divernick Posted June 9, 2016 Author Posted June 9, 2016 I have 5 places left, so book and join us if you're keen.
Eugene Brown Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Hi Divernick, I'll join the course. I'm at the hospital, and will be home in an hour to register. Pls reserve a space for me, I cant do it from my phone
divernick Posted June 9, 2016 Author Posted June 9, 2016 Hi Divernick, I'll join the course. I'm at the hospital, and will be home in an hour to register. Pls reserve a space for me, I cant do it from my phone100%
NelAndre Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 Nick: This is a great initiative and very affordable. Being a long weekend and all, cannot make this one. When will you schedule another one?
Pusher Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 What about a course just on shifter/cables/derailleur/hanger adjustment/replacement/fault finding. I'm confident with the other tasks on your course, so would hate to "be bored" covering the other tasks.I would be interested in this as well!
ebs786 Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 What's the date for your Cape Town course? dibs on a cape town course!
Warthog Posted June 9, 2016 Posted June 9, 2016 What about a course just on shifter/cables/derailleur/hanger adjustment/replacement/fault finding. I'm confident with the other tasks on your course, so would hate to "be bored" covering the other tasks.+1
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