HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I think the instructor said this same line several times.magnatom said:
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Sorry to be pedantic but what do you mean by "introduced".HLaB said:
I have done most jobs on my bike at one time or another, but find that some tasks, like replacing a bottom bracket, take far longer than they need to - and involve way too much frustration to make it enjoyable
I know that a lot of this is down to practice, but I would really like to be shown the most efficient way of doing these kind of jobs.
cannondale boy
Über Member
- Location
- somewhere in fife
This is something i never really thought about. I've always taken my bike to the EBS to get a - deluxe service which costs £85. I've always thought that the price is a bit steep, but they do a good job.
If i go on the course £45, and get a tool kit for around £40 i'll saving the time and money of not going to EBS every year. (apart from getting the parts though).
If i go on the course £45, and get a tool kit for around £40 i'll saving the time and money of not going to EBS every year.
(apart from getting the parts though).
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Dannyg said:Sorry to be pedantic but what do you mean by "introduced".
I have done most jobs on my bike at one time or another, but find that some tasks, like replacing a bottom bracket, take far longer than they need to - and involve way too much frustration to make it enjoyable
I know that a lot of this is down to practice, but I would really like to be shown the most efficient way of doing these kind of jobs.
If I recall right there wasn't enough time to go in to the detail but they showed how the bb replacement was done. They spent a bit more time on wheel truing, giving everyone a old wheel to play with and hub bearing adjustment.
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
magnatom said:
fossyant said:
If they don't have them is stock just nip round The Bicycle Works and get them there...
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Plax said:I'm jealous. Something like that would be ideal for me. Unfortunately your lucky if you stumble across an LBS round these parts
Be jealous no more, Plax!
Don't know where you are, but this may be of some use to you!
http://www.cyclewales.net/
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Forgot Mags was in Edinburger.... lots of other shops to nip into if no parts...
I'd recommend the courses if you have no idea of what to do - I'm just lucky I'm mechanically minded and have even worked on my bikes as a kid - it's just second nature. Bikes do need looking after, and need regular tinkering to keep them tip top, especially a commuter which needs to be reliable and on the road every day - so extra attention needed.
It will save you a fortune. Only buy the tools when you need to replace or maintain certain bits - it's taken me years to have everything I need - the only thing I can't do is 'properly' press in headset races and build wheels, but can true them well - again something that takes practice.
I'd recommend the courses if you have no idea of what to do - I'm just lucky I'm mechanically minded and have even worked on my bikes as a kid - it's just second nature. Bikes do need looking after, and need regular tinkering to keep them tip top, especially a commuter which needs to be reliable and on the road every day - so extra attention needed.
It will save you a fortune. Only buy the tools when you need to replace or maintain certain bits - it's taken me years to have everything I need - the only thing I can't do is 'properly' press in headset races and build wheels, but can true them well - again something that takes practice.
goo_mason
Champion barbed-wire hurdler
- Location
- Leith, Edinburgh
HLaB said:
You get to ask about anything you specifically want to know about, so they might do you a BB if you're nice
If you're really into wheel truing, they also do a wheel-building course which I assume will cover every aspect of truing that you could ever wish for. You even get to order up the parts and build your dream wheel to take away...
killiekosmos
Veteran
Magnatom
Remember to take the helmetcam and then you can post the whole course on youtube.
Remember to take the helmetcam and then you can post the whole course on youtube.
I went to the intensive course in Newcastle (fathers day) and it was excellent. As for tools, they have everything you need & that helps you decide what you need to buy (which bb tool etc). I wanted to change my cranks to Shimano Hollotech, so I bought them first & changed them there. Enjoy!
MERV
New Member
- Location
- The Mile End Road
Magnatom!!! What is your helmet camera model again?
I know I asked this before but I lost the thread I asked it on...Cheers
I have an ATC 2000 but find it's a bit limited and a bit bulky to wear on my helmet.(oooer)
I know I asked this before but I lost the thread I asked it on...Cheers
I have an ATC 2000 but find it's a bit limited and a bit bulky to wear on my helmet.(oooer)
fossyant said:
:?:
:?:I am Weegie through and through! I will, however, lower my standards for one day and pop over to the east coast for the course. I will of course be sure to have a deep clean when I get back to Glasgow...........
I wonder how well a shop called Edinburgh Bike coop would do in Glasgow.....:?:
Mmmmm. Maybe I could charge EBC for the filming and produce a DVD of their course.....
Merv have a look here http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5009
Second post.
The 404 is no longer available, but there is the 405. In some ways this is better as it has solid state memory instead of a hard disk recorder. This means that it can't hold as much, but it is less likely to be affected by bumps or vibration.
Merv have a look here http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=5009
Second post.
The 404 is no longer available, but there is the 405. In some ways this is better as it has solid state memory instead of a hard disk recorder. This means that it can't hold as much, but it is less likely to be affected by bumps or vibration.