I am a member of West Suffolk Wheelers and we are planning two one hour long 'basic bike mechanics' lessons. that would cover in a simple 'show you what to do' format.
These would be in the new year and on weekday evening TBC.
We need a qualified mechanic interested in coming along to co-host these.
This would be aimed at the young rider and novice new rider with a bike and little understanding of how to adjust or check parts.
Here are the basics that we would be interested in:
• Brakes, wheels, tubes & tyres
- Brakes: workings, adjustment replacement blocks
- wheel basic truing (for getting you home after a snapped spoke, checking condition)
• Gears
- workings
- adjustment
- common problems
• Frame, materials, headset, saddle
- correct sizing
- checking for faults
- material issues
If you would be interested could you give a cost for your time please.
This is not intended to be too in-depth, but to give more confidence to the owner and make explaining to a mechanic a problem in a clearer way. You could bring some examples of worn parts and tools.
Contact me for details