"I went knowing nothing about bikes and left knowing a whole lot. What a great course to get to know your bike."
This three hour course is designed specifically for those just starting
out or who haven't got the bike out the shed for a long, long time!
Course Content:
The Basic Bike Care course aims to give you
the additional knowledge you need to get your bike back onto the road or
trail with extra confidence. We provide you with a better understanding
of the working parts of your bike which will make the retail experience
of purchasing accessories, and even a new bike for those newbies, that
little bit easier. It's amazing how far a little knowledge goes to help
you find the right product at the right price without having to buy it
twice.
You will learn how to clean and lubricate the major
mechanical working groups of your bike and get the inside story on
puncture repair. Puncture repair is a must know for all cyclists as
the "it won't happen to me, I never get punctures" argument doesn't
really wash when you are 10kms from home either on the trail or the
roadside and don't have the tools or the knowledge to confidently get
your steed repaired and rolling again.
But don't worry... in Bicycle SA's Basic Bike Care course, our expert facilitators will show you how it's done!
"It was thoroughly well organized and everyone was extremely helpful, no matter how absurd our questions seemed!"
Removal and repair examples provided. Please familiarise yourself with this document to ensure this course structure will suit your individual requirements before submitting your registration form.
Times and Dates
Course times: 5.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday evenings
2013 Dates:
05/2/13 - SOLD OUT 16/4/13 - SOLD OUT 18/6/13 - SOLD OUT
13/8/13 08/10/13 10/12/13
If a course is sold out, please call 8168 9999 if you would like to be placed on the waiting list.
Cost
$45 Members and $55 Non Members *Register early as places are limited and fill fast.
You can fax the registration form to +61 8 8168 9988, e-mail it to office@bikesa.asn.au or call 08 8168 9999 if you have more questions or concerns.
Important Side Notes and FAQ
Personal attention Our class size is limited to 10 participants. An experienced instructor works with small groups in Bicycle SA's dedicated maintenance workshop.
Tools lubricants & cleaning materials Bicycle SA has equipped each workstation with a full selection workshop quality tools, professional lubricants and cleaning materials applicable to the course content.
Bikes & workshop examples At Bicycle SA we have a huge fleet of bicycles, partial bicycles, "exploded" components and wheels devoted solely to use in the classroom. Each workstation is equipped with specialised equipment selected and set up for the sole purpose of optimizing your learning.
Reference materials Our commitment to help you learn after leaving the classroom is unmatched.
Bike SA uses the 200 page Haynes "Complete Bicycle Maintenance 5th Edition" as a reference and resource manual for all our maintenance courses.
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As experienced education providers we understand that taking notes can be the most distracting part of any practical learning experience. By utilising this comprehensive workshop manual you don't have a need to take notes during the course, however do leave with written materials in excess of the subject matter covered in our courses.
Participant's are provided with a manual for reference during the program and the option to purchase a copy after the program at a heavily discounted price. We strongly suggest you purchase a copy to take home at the end of your course. Please pre-order your copy when completing your course registration form or alternatively enquire about ordering your copy from your course facilitator upon completion of your course.
Included in this publication is all the information covered in our maintenance courses and a whole lot more! The Haynes "Complete Bicycle Maintenance 5th Edition" guides you through all the relevant procedures down to the last detail. Through step-by-step pictorial layouts and comprehensive explanations, you have on hand the most detailed reference to refer to for years after you leave our workshop.
Valued at $40.00 RRP the Haynes "Complete Bicycle Maintenance 5th Edition" is the most up to date an easy to understand bicycle maintenance reference available, and can be purchased at the discounted price of $35.00 inc GST when you participate in one of Bike SA's Bike Maintenance Courses.
We encourage you to bring your own bike so that you can have a go at performing the maintenance tasks on it directly. Many bikes are different and having your own bike there will help you ask questions relating to your particular bike and learn to recognise its parts. However, it isn't compulsory to bring your own bike as we have plenty of demonstration bikes available for you to practice on.
Please also note that time is not available within this course framework to discuss all brands and component types, their specific tooling requirements, variations to servicing specifications and removal and replacement procedures. The theory and practical procedures for removal, replacement and servicing are very similar however between brands. We endeavour to provide you with the procedural outline for Sram and Shimano products (the two most common brands). Please be aware that alternative brands product specifics and are covered in detail within the Haynes manual (Bontrager and Campag). This includes the identification of variations in tool requirements and procedural requirements with individual brands and models.
Approximately seventy percent of the program time is divided between demonstration and lecture, and thirty percent is hands-on work at your workstation.
It is best to wear old clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Closed shoes must be worn in the workshop area due to OH&WS regulations. Workshop aprons are provided to all participants for use in the workshop, non latex gloves are available at each workstation to avoid getting messy hands and transfer of oils and grease between components. [unrecognized tag: {/more}]
Bicycle SA has a limited secure vehicle parking area for maintenance course participants. Please make your way to the loading zone out the front of our office and come in to collect a key at reception for the locked gate of our compound. Reception staff will provide further instructions.
Secure bike parking is also available including showers and changing facilities.
-Is it possible to have a maintenance course held at our workplace or school?Read more
Yes we can tailor bicycle maintenance courses to suit your needs whether that be a women's only course or a training session in your workplace. For more information on tailor made workshops please contact us on Email office@bikesa.asn.au or call 08 8168 9999.
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