BIKE REPAIR BASIC WORKSHOP (ALL GENDERS)

Overview

Here, we’ll learn how to handle the most important repairs and maintenance tasks on our own bikes!

Bicycle Basics

This section is all about understanding your bike

Fixing Breakdowns on the Go

Here you’ll learn how to fix common problems on your own.

For example:

• Fixing a flat tire
• What to do if the chain comes off?
• What should you do if the gears suddenly stop shifting properly?
• What tools should you always have with you?
• Which problems can I fix myself, and when do I need to go to a repair shop?

Goal:Never be stranded helplessly on the side of the road again.

Adjusting brakes and replacing brake pads

This section covers disc brakes.

You’ll learn:

• How do I tell if my brake pads are worn out?
• When do they need to be replaced?
• How do I install new pads?
• What can I do if the brakes are squeaking?
• How do I adjust my brakes properly?
• When do brakes need to be bled?

Goal:Troubleshoot brake system problems on your own.

Adjusting the headset/steering head bearings

The headset is the bearing that needs to be adjusted most often.

You’ll learn:

• How can I tell if a headset is loose?
• How do I check for play?
• How do I adjust it correctly?
• Why should it be neither too loose nor too tight?

Goal:Understand the headset itself.

Removing the rear wheel and changing the tube

One of the most important skills of all.

You’ll learn:

• How to properly remove the rear wheel
• How to remove the tire
• How to replace the inner tube
• Reinstall the tire without using too much force
• Reinstall the rear wheel correctly

Maintaining and Understanding the Drivetrain

This covers everything that drives you.

You’ll learn:

• How do the chain, cassette, and chainrings work?
• How do you clean the drivetrain?
• When should I oil or wax it?
• How do I spot wear and tear?
• When should a chain be replaced?
• Why does proper maintenance significantly extend the chain’s lifespan?

Goal:Less wear and tear, lower costs, and a quieter, more efficient bike.