Bike maintenance training

SpaceBadger

Morning all

Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get some training in basic bike maintenance? I'm based in Liverpool but am having trouble finding somewhere that does this within reasonable distance. I love cycling and can sort out punctures but (hangs head in shame, :oops: etc) very little else and as an independent laydee and all that I hate having to rely on 'im indoors to sort stuff out for me! Also, people seem to get lots of satisfaction from bike er...tweaking and I wanna get me some of that.

Any thoughts?

andy jackson

this is a pretty good place to start:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Bike-B ... 1844421716

covers all the basics and a bit more

(im not on comission btw)

Jamey

I went on a two-day course at Downland Cycles in Canterbury. I guess that's too far for you to travel but here's the link just in case:
http://www.downlandcycles.co.uk/courses.htm

dodgy

SpaceBadger wrote:

Also, people seem to get lots of satisfaction from bike er...tweaking and I wanna get me some of that.

Any thoughts?

You know, that's totally true. I get almost as much satisfaction with DIY maintenance as I do with riding :oops:
Edinburgh Bicycle do maintenance courses and the nearest to you in Manchester, they're run on weekends.
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/comms/s ... foundation

I'm always happy to help out with repairs if you can get the bike to me on the Wirral, but I understand if you're interested in learning yourself

simple_salmon

In Leicester the best courses are run by Bikes4All who are a part of the Groundworks group, which I THINK are a national environmental organisation.

SpaceBadger

Thanks guys, that's really helpful. I'll definitely look into both of those course providers, and will probably get the book as a reference for afterwards. Cheers

skye3737

This site has a load of video tutorials.

http://bicycletutor.com/

Or the there is a list of training locations at the ctc. I'm not sure if you need to be a member or not .

http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4804#1

ExeterSimon

I bought a box of tool, a maintenance book and a bike stand and taught myself.

Much cheaper than a course and much more satisfying...only thing I haven't done yet is build a wheel.

Tweaking is very satisfying indeed.

gtvlusso

Same as Exeter Simon - Just stripped a bike down and had a go. Basics are use loads of coppaslip when you re-build and only weld Aluminium if you are confident!! All other metal work issues can be resolved with the ever trusty angle grinder.....