Please be sure to read this class overview in full before booking your place.
A lot of the bikes we see here at the Back In The Saddle Bikes workshop have problems with both their brakes and gears. If you're looking for a hands-on class that will give you the knowledge and confidence to fix these sorts of problems yourself, this is it.
In terms of brakes, the class deals with rim brakes (not disc brakes) and how to clean wheel rims and brake pads as part of a regular maintenance regime, as well as replacing pads if the existing ones are too worn or contaminated for cleaning to be worthwhile. 
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rake types suitable for this session are V-brake, cantilever, dual pivot and side pull.
 We'll show you how to replace brake inner and outer cables too, and adjust the brakes and cables to get the most effective, reliable braking possible.
When it comes to gears, this class covers how to clean and maintain a rear-derailleur set up. As parts will eventually need to be replaced, it also takes you through fitting new inner and outer cables followed by setting the limit screws (which stop the chain falling off, for example) and cable tension to give you optimal gear changes every time.
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we're unable to accommodate ebikes, tricycles, recumbents, tandems or cargo bikes in this class.
The class starts at 10am, finishes at 4pm, and there's a break for some lunch.
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Hounslow

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