Bike Maintenance Workshop
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Overview
The workshop focuses on providing participants with essential knowledge and skills in bicycle maintenance, which is necessary for the upkeep of bicycles and for ensuring a safe and comfortable ride. The workshop is both theoretical and practical, with the instructor, Dave Lim, holding certifications as an instructor at the United Bicycle Institute and a bike fitter at Retul University.
During the hands-on activity, participants are given a step-by-step guide to the entire maintenance process, from pre-disassemble checks, disassembly, cleaning, preparation, assembly, reinstallation, final torque confirmation, and finishing. Practice bicycles and tools are provided for participants to try out and gain hands-on experience, and Dave and his assistant George are available to provide assistance and explanations to ensure everyone stays on track.
At the end of the workshop, participants receive a certificate of completion and an additional 4-hour practical session at Dave’s workshop to practice their newly acquired skills on their own bicycles, with professional help and tools provided. The workshop has been found to be insightful and useful by participants, with some expressing appreciation for the guidance of experienced cyclists, Dave and George.
3 Curriculums
Basic Class
Get an overview of various aspects of bicycle maintenance through demonstrations and discussions. Learn how to do tire and tube service, brake service and gear adjustments. Suitable for participants with modern or new bicycles and are interested to learn more about bike maintenance. The emphasis is on knowing when there is a problem and cleaning the bicycle. All course materials and tools will be provided.
Intermediate Class
The course will be akin to a typical shop tune-up and entail component adjustments without disassembly. It’s suitable for those who have attempted basic repairs, possesses some familiarity with the subjects discussed but not necessarily practical experience.
Advanced Class
In addition to the topics covered during the basic workshop, participants will get more hands-on practice by dismantling and assembling the different components of a bicycle. Some troubleshooting can be expected too. Suitable for participants who own several bicycles and/or service their family and friends’ bicycles. All course materials and tools will be provided.
| Topic Cover | Basic | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Bike Maintenance | Torque, Lube, Tools, Set Up | Torque, Lube, Tools, Set Up | Torque and Thread |
| Tire and Tubes | Lab: Install Tube & QR | Lab: Install Tire & Tube and QR | ✔ |
| Rear Sprockets | Demo and cleaning with chain | Lab: Removal and installation | ✔ |
| Hubs | X | Lab: Adjustment | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Wheel Truing | Demo | Lab: truing | Lab: Lateral, radial, dishing |
| Pedals | Lab: Taking out and put back | Lab: taking out and put back | ✔ |
| Cranksets | ✔ | Lab: square taper | Lab: BB taking out and put back |
| Chains | Lab: cleaning and lube | Lab: Taking out and put back | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Deraileur Systems | Lab: index adjustment | Lab: Limit screw adjustment | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Internal Geared Systems | X | X | X |
| Caliper Disc Brake System | ✔ | Lab: disc brake adjustment | Lab: brake caliper out & in |
| Caliper Rim Brake System | ✔ | Lab: brake adjustment | Lab: brake pad installation |
| Handlebars, Stem, Saddles and Seatposts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Headsets | X | Lab: Headset adjustment | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Frames and Fork | X | X | ✔ |
| Suspension Systems | ✔ | X | ✔ |
| On-ride repair | X | X | X |
| Bike Wash | Demo | X | X |
| Topic Cover | Basic | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Bike Maintenance | Torque, Lube, Tools, Set Up | Torque, Lube, Tools, Set Up | Torque and Thread |
| Tire and Tubes | Lab: Install Tube & QR | Lab: Install Tire & Tube and QR | ✔ |
| Rear Sprockets | Demo and cleaning with chain | Lab: Removal and installation | ✔ |
| Hubs | X | Lab: Adjustment | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Wheel Truing | Demo | Lab: truing | Lab: Lateral, radial, dishing |
| Pedals | Lab: Taking out and put back | Lab: taking out and put back | ✔ |
| Cranksets | ✔ | Lab: square taper | Lab: BB taking out and put back |
| Chains | Lab: cleaning and lube | Lab: Taking out and put back | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Deraileur Systems | Lab: index adjustment | Lab: Limit screw adjustment | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Internal Geared Systems | X | X | X |
| Caliper Disc Brake System | ✔ | Lab: disc brake adjustment | Lab: brake caliper out & in |
| Caliper Rim Brake System | ✔ | Lab: brake adjustment | Lab: brake pad installation |
| Handlebars, Stem, Saddles and Seatposts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Headsets | X | Lab: Headset adjustment | Lab: Taking out and put back |
| Frames and Fork | X | X | ✔ |
| Suspension Systems | ✔ | X | ✔ |
| On-ride repair | X | X | X |
| Bike Wash | Demo | X | X |
FAQ
How Do I Get There?
By Car: There is a public car park located near block 9008, with access to unit #04-07 above the coffee shop through the back of the building. The lift landing is situated in the center of the building behind the coffee shop.
By MRT: Nearest MRT is Tampines West MRT station. Walk towards Safra Tampines direction into the industrial park.
By Bicycle: If you are riding a bicycle, please ride to Blk 9008 and you can park your bicycles in the unit #04-07.
Will Bikes be provided? Will gloves and googles be provided?
Bikes and parts will be provided. You may bring your own bike for troubleshooting. You may have to share your bike with another participant to help in assembly and disassembly.
You may indicate to us if you are keen to work on Mountain Bike or Road Bike. If you are riding a foldable, you can join either group as the set-up of gears is similar.
Gloves and googles will be provided upon request.
Can i request to change the name on the certificate of completion?
Please provide the name you want us to print on the Park Tool School certificate of completion. Your registration name will be printed if there is no further instruction.
Will Food and drinks be provided during the class?
Only drinks will be provided during the class. Participants are responsible for covering their own expenses during lunch and break periods.
How do i make payment?
You can make payment through UOB ATM transfer or PayNow/PayLah to 9666 1617. The payment should be made to BikesLinks account 374-322-541-2, and please send a photo of the transfer slip to Dave Lim at 9666 1617.
