Lochaber Environemental Group 4 Week Bike Mainteance Course
Ran by the Fort William Bike Shed, in these workshops (4x2hr) you will learn the basics of bike maintenance in a fully hands on manner. Our bike mechanic will lead you through repairs on your own bike. This will give you a greater understanding of your bike and the confidence to maintain it between services. The sessions will include:
Week 1: An Introduction - Essential supplies, use of tools, caring for your bike, safety checking your bike, removing wheels, replacing innertubes and puncture repair.
Week 2: Brakes - Learn how to check and change your brake pads, change your brake cables and how to set up your brakes effectively. Introduction to hydraulic brake bleed (time permitting)
Week 3: Drivetrain - Learn how to check for wear and tear on your drivetrain and when to replace parts. Replacing a chain. Indexing gears and common issues such as bent derailleur hangers.
Week 4: Bearings - We will look at the many bearing fitted parts such as wheels, headsets and bottom brackets. Learn how to adjust your headset, grease your hubs and spot wear and tear in all bearings.
Dates: Thursday the 30th of October and Thursday the 6th, 13th and 20th of November
**PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAN ATTEND ALL 4 SESSIONS PRIOR TO BOOKING**
Time: 18:00-20:00
Venue: Voluntary Action Lochaber Building, An Drochaid, Claggan
Cost: Pay what you can. We ask that you pay what you feel you can afford and what you feel the course will be worth. Bear in mind the more you pay the more courses we can afford to run. If the course costs are more than you feel you can afford please contact us on info@lochaberenviro.org.uk
Suggested Donation Teirs (price per week):
Economy: £8
Value: £12.50
Standard: £18
Bring: yourself & your bike
