#DIY BIKE WORKSHOP HOW TO#
#DIY BIKE WORKSHOP FULL#

Taking your bike into the shop filthy is the biggest no-no in mechanic bike owner etiquette. So here are the essential doвЂ™s and donвЂ™ts of brining your bicycle into the shop this spring:

#DIY BIKE WORKSHOP FULL#

While regular maintenance and attention can ensure there is less work to be done come spring, with outdoor group rides about to kick into full gear you want to make sure your bicycle is ready to go. Cyclists across the country are emerging from months of hibernation to get their rides tuned up and ready for the season ahead. If you have been to a drop-in session we welcome your feedback.You arenвЂ™t the only one heading to the bike shop this spring. We also have a fully stocked tea and coffee selection and a jar of biscuits available for when your blood sugar level drops or your patience runs out. In addition to workshop time your contribution includes the use of lubes, cleaners, gloves, rags, an apron, and access to bike repair literature. Your contribution helps us provide you with guidance from our highly skilled mechanics and volunteers, pay the rent for our central Oxford workshop and generally keep the show on the road. When you come to use the workshop, we ask you to support Broken SpokeвЂ™s sustainability with a contribution between ВЈ25 and ВЈ5 per session (extra donations are always welcome!). Ask a mechanic to double check your bike for safety before riding away.

#DIY BIKE WORKSHOP HOW TO#

Ask a volunteer if you donвЂ™t know how to use a tool.Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.We aim to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone so before you head over we ask you to take a look at our safer spaces policy. SafetyДuring busy sessions the workshop is filled with tools, parts, bikes, and people. This is important because unfortunately we donвЂ™t have extra space to store any bikes overnight. To ensure we can help you repair your bike during the workshop hours, we donвЂ™t start any new jobs during the last hour of the open workshop. The session lead mechanic will help set expectations of what jobs are reasonable to complete in the time available.

Some jobs take longer than expected, so itвЂ™s best if you allow enough time to do the fix you know about, and possibly some fixes you donвЂ™t. *If you have covid symptoms/have been in contact with someone with covid symptoms, please do not come to the workshop. If you need to eat or drink or take a mask break please move away from the workshop space before removing your mask. Wearing masks is essential вЂ“ please keep these on unless you have a medical exemption. WeвЂ™re spending half the session outside (unless the weather and daylight makes working outside unsafe). If it is busy, you may have to wait until a stand is free, or come back another week.

We also have two stands which are available for drop ins throughout the afternoon. There are two work stands available to book here. Everyone is welcome, no experience are necessary (just a bit of time and an open mind)! Things to Know Before You ComeД«ooking is recommended. However big or small your bike-related issues, get yourself down to our DIY workshop. We are here to help you learn how to fix your own bike! Our bike mechanics run DIY workshop sessions supported by volunteers where we help you fix/accessorise/build your bike and answer your questions.

Diy bike workshop