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I'm running a basic bicycle maintenance evening class, under
the
adult education banner. Details are below, please pass on to
anyone know
who may be interested.

Steve


Easy Rider
Bicycle Maintenance for Beginners

A course designed to develop the skills to perform routine
maintenance and
repairs

Swanhurst School, Brook Lane, B13       Wednesday 7:00pm

Enrolment:      Wednesday 9 September
Course Starts:  Wednesday 16 September

Student Requirements:
You will need a bicycle. It is advisable to wear overall or
old clothes.
Bring along any tools you already have.

Course Outline:

Week    1       Introduction: parts of the bike, tools
(workshop and quick repairs),
and bike checking
        2       Removing wheels (nuts and quick release,
back and front), tyres and
fixing punctures
        3       Brakes: adjusting and replacing cables,
adjusting and replacing brake
blocks
        4       Gears: adjusting (derailleurs, hub gears and
levers) and replacing cables
        5       Chains - cleaning and removing. Gearing
ratios.
        6       Chainsets - removing chainrings and cranks.
Freewheels - removing
different types
        7       Wheels: adjusting hubs and replacing
bearings
        8       Wheels: replacing broken spokes and truing
        9       Handle bars and stems - adjusting and
removing. Headset - adjustment
        10      Pedals - removing, adjustment and overhaul.
Bottom brackets: adjusting.
Saddle and stem - maintaining



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Steve Ancell
IT Technician/Tutor
South Birmingham College
(St. Philip's Centre)