Owning a bike

Learn to Fix

Cycling is already a great low cost way to get around, but you can save even more money by learning the basics of fixing your own bike.  Our Learn to Fix course returns from 11 June, taking place on Thursdays at Coventry Cycle Centre in Hillfields, and now also on Saturdays at Rebel Manifesto in Earlsdon.   

Each session is tailored to a different aspect of bike maintenance.

• Bike Kitchen - general maintenance
• Tyres & punctures
• Brakes
• Gears and chains

'Bike Kitchen' - general maintenance and getting to grips with the basics

A skilled mechanic will explain the different functions on your bike and help you to repair or service your own bike. 

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Repair a Puncture and Change a Tyre

 You will be shown how to remove a wheel, remove a tyre and replace an inner tube.  You will be shown how to repair a puncture.  You will then have the opportunity to do these things yourself.  You must bring your own bike with you to the session.

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Brakes -  change cable and blocks and adjust brakes

You will be shown how to change and adjust the brake cables and brake blocks on your bike, and then have the opportunity to change the cables and blocks yourself.  You must bring your own bike to this session.

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Gears and chains - maintenance, adjustment and replacement 

Everything you need to know about chains, sprockets and gears.  How to use them.  How to set up and adjust front and rear mechanisms.  How and why they work and don't work.  How to check, remove and replace your chain.  You must bring your own bike to this session.

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