During Covid, we commissioned The Bristol Bike Project to create a series of bike maintenance videos.
Video 1: What tools you’ll need to fix your cycle
Being stuck at home during lockdown it’s the perfect time to fix your bike. That’s why Bristol Cycling Centre commissioned Davva from The Bristol Bike Project to give us a lesson on how to fix your bike using tools around the house.
Content:
- Learn you don’t need to be an expert to fix your bike
- What tools you’ll need
- What to wear and preparing the bike
Video 2: How to know if your bike is safe to ride – The ‘M’ Check
Being stuck at home during lockdown it’s the perfect time to fix your bike. That’s why Bristol Cycling Centre asked Davva from The Bristol Bike Project to give us a lesson on how to fix your bike using tools around the house.
Content:
- What is an M-Check?
- Checking your quick release, spokes, rim
- Checking your brakes ,tyres, seat, chain and gears
Video 3: How to fix a bicycle puncture
This video covers puncture repairs and background on how tyres/inner tubes and rims all fix together. And with that background knowledge that will make the job a little bit easier. Thanks to The Bristol Bike Project and Bristol Cycling Centre.
Content:
- What is a tyre, rim and how does a clincher tyre work
- How to remove a rear wheel and tyre
- How to locate a puncture and apply the patch
Video 4: How to fix your bikes V Brakes
Watch Davva explain how to fix your bicycle ‘V’ brakes, which are the most common type of brakes. With some background knowledge that will make the job a little bit easier. Thanks to The Bristol Bike Project and Bristol Cycling Centre.
Content
- How to fix a touching brake pad
- How to fix brake cable issues
- How to tighten up your brakes