To avoid expensive repairs or prevent costly breakdowns a bit of basic knowledge goes a long way. With a little training and guidance you can learn how to locate and deal with many everyday issues and keep your bike running smoothly.
So how do you get this training? The best way to learn these skills is by getting yourself a place on one of our hands-on Maintenance Clinics based in your local Alpine Bikes store this new year. At these accessible and friendly daytime classes you’ll be shown the basics by one of our experienced mechanics and then get to practise on your own bike using the right tools.
Check out this video below of Jake, one of our Cytech qualified mechanics at our Glentress Peel store giving some important puncture repair tips.
Course Details
The course will cover the following topics:
Puncture repair - Knowing how to repair a puncture is one of the most useful things you can learn. There’s nothing worse than having your ride cut short by a flat tyre. Learn what you should carry with you and how to get yourself back on the road as fast as possible. Tips, tricks and essential knowledge will be passed on by someone who has done this more times than you could imagine!
Brake maintenance - Failing brakes are extremely dangerous and there are many possibilities that could cause this problem. So make sure your brakes are in good working order by following a simple check over of your bike. Learn how replace the brake blocks, adjust the cables and set your brakes up for maximum performance.
- Gear/drivetrain maintenance - Keeping your drivetrain clean and well maintained helps prolong parts and saves you money in the long-run. Using your bike grinds salt, dirt and oil into your chain, chain-rings and cassette – without proper care and attention this will severely affect the performance of your bike
2012 Course dates: To be confirmed
FREE ‘On the Trail’ maintenance guide, multi-tool, and inner tube
Please make arrangements for your own lunch
To book a place on our classes contact us here: events@alpinebikes.co.uk.