Contact ofinight@lmetb.ie if you are interested in this course

This is a
practical and interactive course, aimed at anyone from complete beginners to
those with some existing knowledge of bike repair.  The tutor will work with each participant to
make sure that everyone gets the most from every class in an enjoyable and
practical way.

Course Outline:  

Week Number

1.            Becoming familiar with the parts of
a bike and the tools needed to carry out most repairs. Eliminating options to
determine what part(s) exactly needs to be repaired or serviced

2.            Go through the basics of maintenance
• fixing punctures,  adjusting gears and
brakes, changing cables, checking chain and cleaning and lubricating parts

3.            Begin stripping a bike of its
components and building it back up step by step

4.            Go through slightly more complex
repairs - headsets, bottom brackets and hubs.

5.            Continue to re build bike. Wrap up
and  review the previous weeks.