Level: Beginner
In this workshop we take you through an M-Check, a step-by-step process that helps you check each part of your bike is working as it should be.
Resources:
M check sheet (pdf)
As well as our regular open workshop sessions, we also run short classes on some more in depth topics.
We wanted to share some of the handouts we use in our classes, and hopefully they'll be useful at home.
Introduction to Essential Bike Maintenance
Drivetrain healthcheck: How to ensure smooth and quiet gear changes
Level: Intermediate
Ever wondered why your chain jumps or your gears won’t change? A clean and well maintained drivetrain (that’s the parts of you bike that move it forward: gears, chains, chain rings etc.) is essential for the smooth running of you bike.
Resources:
Teaching sheet (pdf)
Bearings Primer: Making sure anything that should spin does!
Level: Advanced
In this course we will cover anything that should spin on your bike!
- Where are the bearings on a bike?
- How do they work?
- Different types of bearings and how to spot them
- How to maintain key bearings
Resources:
Teaching sheet (pdf)
Puncture repairs
Learn what causes punctures, how to prevent punctures, and how to fix punctures.
Coming soon
Brake health check: Stopping safely
Level: Intermediate
Learn how to get the most out of your bike’s braking system – rim or disc brake.
Keep your pads fresh, your cables adjusted and your hydraulics sponge-free.
- Is the brake properly set up?
- Check the condition of cables
- Check the levers
- Examine the brake pads
- Examine the rim or rotor
Resources:
Teaching sheet (pdf)
Hydraulic brakes
Coming soon