Details How hydraulic brakes work? How to spot hydraulic brakes vs mechanical disc brakes. Common problems with hydraulic brakes and how to bleed them. Demo led, and lever bleed. Bikes provided for hands on learning. Instructions Being held at Reading Bike Hub run by experienced mechanics The session is for Adults but Children under 18 […]
Details Learn the basics of how to keep your bike on the road. Covering a full bike check; repairing punctures; adjusting brakes and gears These sessions are for ADULTS age 18 and over unless by arrangement. For more hands on experience with fixing issues on your own bike please visit Reading Bicycle Kitchen during opening […]
Details Now you know the parts of a wheel learn how to replace a spoke or 2. This does not include building a wheel from scratch ;) Learn how to tighten a spoke, replace a spoke or 2. Once you've replaced a spoke how to look at the balance of a wheel. Instructions Being held […]
Details Learn to patch a tube on the bike, remove the tyre and in extreme cases remove the wheel and replace the tube. Bring your own bike or we can provide bikes to practice on. Instructions Being held at Reading Bike Hub run by experienced mechanics The session is for Adults but Children under 18 […]
Details How to replacing the ball bearings in a wheel. Demo wheels provided, participants can remove and replace ball bearings. Instructions Being held at Reading Bike Hub run by experienced mechanics The session is for Adults but Children under 18 can attend if accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 10mins ahead of start time so […]
Details Learn the basics of how to keep your bike on the road. Covering a full bike check; repairing punctures; adjusting brakes and gears These sessions are for ADULTS age 18 and over unless by arrangement For more hands on experience with fixing issues on your own bike please visit Reading Bicycle Kitchen during opening […]
Learn how to fix common problems that might occur while you're out on your bikes. puncture fixing - both patching and changing the tyre chain getting loose or stuck the tyre ripping Classes are completely free, thanks to funding from Reading Borough Council and Avanti Cycling but booking essential. https://bookwhen.com/bike-fix-course/e/ev-satgp-20260114180000
Get help to repair a wide range of items covering areas such as: Electronics Mechanical items Computers (hardware/software) Toys/Furniture Clothing/Textiles Tool sharpening In fact, if it’s broken, bring it along and we are sure to have a go or at least provide some advice about what your best course of action might be. The event […]
Come to our free workshop funding by Kidical Mass Reading to learn how look after your brakes. The session will cover: Rim Brakes Disc Brakes What are the parts of a brake? How do you tighten and losen them? How can you tell when your brake pads need replacing. Demo of how to bleed hydraullic […]
We all know gears are important, but for most of us how to fix them or align them remains a mystery. Our talented Head Mechanic will take people through how gears work the different parts of the gears how to align them This course will not cover changing a chain or a cassette which we'll […]
