About this Event
What to expect?
Does your bike need a refresh after winter? Want to feel more confident doing basic maintenance yourself, or knowing what to say when you go into a bike shop? This 1.5-hour session will cover the essentials of looking after the bike you love and keeping it running well year round. You’ll learn how to:
This class is open to ETL members and non-members!
- Do a regular M-check to keep track of the condition of your bike
- Take care of your chain and replace when worn
- Identify and repair other basic issues
No experience necessary - come and learn! Bring your own bike along - we’ll aim to troubleshoot specific issues you are having and help you fix them.
Cost of any parts purchased during the session not included.
Important info
Requirements
- Bring your own cycle (bike, trike, wheelchair, unicycle ...) to work on.
Cancelling
- Out of courtesy to volunteers please cancel your booking 48 hours in advance.
- This will give us the opportunity to offer the spot to another attendee and make the most of the time our volunteers are offering!
Cost
- £11.50 Standard | £10 ETL Members* 10% Discount | £8 Concession
- + cost of any parts purchased during the session
*Proof of ETL membership required for discount when attending the workshop.
Location
- The session will take place in the ETL Meadowbank Hub, 121 Lawrie Reilly Place, EH7 5GS.
- The shop is best accessed via the cycle-pedestrian path south of the railway bridge overpass.
- The WhatThreeWords link for the entrance is
**** NOTE: Please notify us before booking a ticket for a minor. The workshops at the Edinburgh Tool Library are for participants age 18 or over but we might welcome participants aged 15-17 when accompanied by a parent/guardian. We will consider if the workshop is appropriate for a minor and reserve the right to confirm or cancel the booking. Thank you for your understanding and please do get in touch beforehand.
Contact details: hello@edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ETL Meadowbank Tool Library, 121 Lawrie Reilly Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 8.00 to GBP 11.50
