Maintenance Classes
The Cycling Scientist bike maintenance classes aim to provide individuals with the skills and confidence to repair their bicycles. I offer both beginner and intermediate-level classes and these can be booked for groups or 1-2-1's.
These classes can be tailored to your needs, please get in touch for prices.
Beginner
Beginner cycling maintenance classes are designed to build your confidence and teach you the foundations of bicycle maintenance and repair. You will learn;
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Component identification
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Pre-ride safety check
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Use of maintenance products
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Removal and replacement of wheels
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Puncture type identification
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Puncture repair
We provide all tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for this class.
Intermediate (brakes and gears)
Intermediate classes allow you to develop a deeper understanding of bike maintenance and repairs. You will learn;
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Introduction to brake/gear systems
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Brake/gear component identification
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Hands-on the brakes/gears
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Rim brake pad inspection and replacement
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Disc brake pad inspection and replacement
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Cable tension and replacement
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Brake system setup and troubleshootingLimit screw adjustment
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Remove and replace chains
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Remove and replace cassette
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We provide all bikes, tools, and PPE for this class.