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Bike Maintenance Courses
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Basic Course | Advanced
Course | Custom
Course
Even if you rely on Walkers Cycling, a relative or friend to fix your bicycle there are a few basic skills every cyclist should have, such as how to remove and refit a wheel and tyre; how to mend a puncture; how to adjust the gears so they index accurately (move the chain onto the next cog with a single click of the shifter) and how to adjust the brakes so the pads don't rub or squeal.
The easiest way to get hands-on mechanical experience is to come to one of our evening classes where you will be shown how it's done by a skilled and qualified mechanic. You'll then get to practice your new skills on your own bike using the right tools for the job.
The DIY bike mechanic can look forward to lower running costs and will be better prepared to carry out running repairs when out cycling.
Choose between a single evening Basic Maintenance Course or the Advanced Course held over two evenings. Beginners are welcome to attend either course but if you already have a good basic knowledge of bike mechanics you might get more out of the advanced course which aims to make you 'self-sufficient' in bicycle care and maintenance.
Read on for further details of our courses.
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Forthcoming Course Dates - January to March 2012
Wheel Building Class - February/March
Course content: learn to build your own wheels with expert tuition.
Duration: two Tuesday evenings.
Class dates: 6th & 13th February or 19th & 26th March 2012.
Course fee: £60.00
Check availability and book your place on the Walkers Cycling Online Shop
Please call Dan on 01563 544488 during shop hours to discuss your rim and hub requirements!
Basic Bike Maintenance Course - March
Course content: covers the essentials of setting up a bike to suit you and dealing with common roadside repairs so you can get back on your bike and home safely; adjustment of handlebars, brakes, gears, brake & gear levers, saddle and seat post; wheel removal and re-fitting; puncture repairs; re-joining a split chain.
This class is essentially 'bicycle first aid'. For more comprehensive tuition, you should consider our Advanced Course - see below.
Duration:
one Monday evening, 2 hours, maximum 3 or 4 students per class.
Class dates: 5th March or 12th March 2012.
Course fee: £25.00
Check availability and book your place on the Walkers Cycling Online Shop
Advanced Bike Maintenance Course - Now Fully Booked
Class dates: 20th & 27th February 2012. |
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Basic Cycle Maintenance Course
Held
over 1 evening, 2 hours, maximum 3
or 4 students, course
fee £25.00
- Covers the essentials of setting up a bike to suit you and dealing with common roadside repairs so you can get back on your bike and home safely.
- Includes: adjustment of handlebars,
brakes, gears, brake & gear levers,
saddle and seat post; wheel removal
and re-fitting, puncture repairs
and re-joining a split chain.
- This class is essentially 'bicycle first aid'. For more comprehensive tuition, you should consider our Advanced Course.
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Advanced Cycle Maintenance Course
Held over 2 evenings, 3 hours per
evening, maximum 3 students, course
fee £60.00
You will spend 6 hours learning how to service and repair your bike.
- Wheel truing - essential for better braking.
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Brake adjustment for powerful, silent stopping including fitting new cables and pads.
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Adjusting bearings for maximum life and smooth running.
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Gear adjustment: including fitting new cables and fine tuning front and rear mechanisms.
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Bottom bracket and headset adjustment.
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Recommendations for routine bicycle servicing.
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Custom Maintenance Course
Tailor your own course. Fees vary dependent
on course length and content. Let us
know what you want to learn and we will
put together a suitable course for you.
Ideal for clubs, organisations or just
a group of friends. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. |
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