Basic bike repair course

[Pusher]

Any chance of a course on setting of the gears and cables etc?

[divernick]

Any chance of a course on setting of the gears and cables etc?

Sure. That would take about an hour or 2 at most. It is part of the normal course too, but I'm sure I can do a "Gears and Cables" masterclass. Love that word

[Uni]

turns out breaking a chain is a lot like changing a car tyre - the theory is all there but the physical strength required (especially with small chain break tool) - is gonna take some practice and weight training at the gym 

[kraines]

i'm in for 9 July

[Joeboy69]

Playing poker on 9th, hope to attend a next one[emoji106]

[divernick]

Gears and Cables masterclass open for bookings:

2 hours

R250 pp

 

http://www.buildabikesa.com/product/gears-and-cables-masterclass/

[KidCharlemagne]

So, I take it there's a CT course being quietly arranged in the background.

[kraines]

i'm in for 9 July

oops sorry, cant make it

[divernick]

So, I take it there's a CT course being quietly arranged in the background.

Very quietly - watch this space.

[divernick]

The course for 9 July will now be run on 10 July in the afternoon.

 

Go to http://www.buildabikesa.com/product/basic-bicycle-repair/ for more info

[divernick]

There are still a few spaces left on the Basic Repair Course that I'm running on Sunday.

 

For more info: http://www.buildabikesa.com/product/basic-bicycle-repair/

[Loyiso]

Once a month in Jhb.

 

My day job and young family pretty much precludes me from travelling to present these. And cost obviously.

 

That said, I'd love to find a way to do this....

 

Would you please look at options of doing it via Skype, for those of us in KZN. We will obviously pay.

[Pusher]

Gears and Cables masterclass open for bookings:

2 hours

R250 pp

 

http://www.buildabikesa.com/product/gears-and-cables-masterclass/

Booked.

[divernick]

Last chance to book for this weekend's Basic Repair Course.

 

Where: PwC Bike Park

When: 12:00 - 16:30

Price: R450

 

For more info and to book please visit http://www.buildabikesa.com/product/basic-bicycle-repair/

[divernick]

So another great repair course yesterday. Its great to see someone arrive with little or no knowledge and leave with knowledge and some ride-saving skills!

 

I can't wait for the next one on 30 July.

 

If you're interested, please visit http://www.buildabikesa.com/product/basic-bicycle-repair/ for more info and to book

[Slabeye]

 

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 bike
• Learn ride-saving skills so that you’re less likely to have to miss a ride, or worse, become stranded whilst out riding your bike
• Save money on bike services and repairs

When: 18 June 2016 / 9:00 – 13:00

Where: PwC Bike Park @ the white Build a Bike container

What’s included?

• Full morning of instruction
• Consumables – gear cables
• Refreshments

What do you need to bring?

• Your bike – any road or mountain bike
• Basic tools – 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm allen keys, flat and star screwdrivers, chain tool
• Optional tools – cassette lockring tool, chain whip, quick link pliers, spoke wrenches
• Hand wipe rag
• Any new parts or spares that you’d like to install
• Tools 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 configuration
• Repairing a puncture & changing a tube and tyre
• Tubeless tyres and checking/adding sealant
• Basic rim truing for buckled wheels
• CO2 cartridge use

Drivetrain:

• Chain cleaning, lube, replacement and maintenance
• Checking for chain wear
• Using a chain tool and quick links
• Cassette removal and replacement
• Crank and chainring components and replacement
• Discussion: bottom brackets
• Replacing pedals
• Discussion: how to get the most life from your drivetrain components
• Bring 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 tension
• Correct chain length
• Discussion: derailleur hanger alignment

Brakes:

• Discussion: types of brakes
• Replacing brake pads
• Brake adjustment
• Brake disc alignment

Other:

• Headset bearing preload
• Seatpost maintenance
• Suspension adjustment
• Questions

 

 

 

Hi

 

Are you holding another course? I am very keen.