#Bike workshop basics shopping how to#
They also have handy “Quickie Classes” where for £20 you can learn things like how to fix a puncture or change your break pads. Additionally they have drop-in sessions where for £12, you can drop in and work with a mechanic on a number of things. If you just want to focus on one part of your bike, say breaks or gears or bearing systems, there’s specific classes that focus just on that. What’s a better way to get to know a bike than to build it from scratch? Building something from the ground up is not only a great way to learn loads of new skills, but it’s incredibly satisfying.
To find your nearest workshop, check out the events section of the London Cycling Campaign London Bike Kitchen (Hoxton) Even better you can bring along any new parts you need to fix and work with an expert who will both help you make any repairs and teach you about what’s going on along the way. From Islington to Lewisham to Kentish Town to Deptford you can find free drop-in sessions that provide bike mechanics to help you fix you bike or lessons on bike maintenance.
The various local branches that are apart of the London Cycling Campaign offer regular and free bike maintenance sessions and workshops. It feels empowering to be able to spot and solve problems with your bike, without needing to take it to a mechanic.Īs with everything in London, there’s no shortage of fantastic bike workshops to choose from. We’ve listed a few here that we think are great, but if you know of any more, please do comment below and let and others know. Aside from saving money, getting to know your bike is a really enjoyable new skill to learn.
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