Bicycle Maintenance

To view the next start date / enrolment date of all evening classes please see "Application Weblink" below.

€170.

http://www.psnadulted.ie/

Bicycle Maintenance in Association with 360 Cycles.

This course will give you a valuable insight into how to practically and effectively take care of your bicycle. This weekly programme will give you the skills needed to ensure that you will be capable and confident in taking care of your bike, with tips and insights into the workings of every essential part!

Please Note: Students will need to bring a bicycle and tools with them to class each week to work on.

Tools needed include:
- Adjustment Screwdriver Set
– Floor Pump with Gauge
– Tyre Lever
– Cleaning Brush Set
– Lube
– Drive Train Cleaner/Degreaser
– Bike Wash
– Box Spanner
– Ratcheting Metric Wrench Spanner
– Puncture Repair Kit
– Cable Cutter
– Mini Folding Hex
– Chain Cutter

A full list of recommended tools and accessories will be forwarded to students after registration.

– Basic concepts of bike mechanics: how the bike works and how to keep it working

– How to check for wear and tear on basic components such as brake pads, chain, and cables

– Removing and installing wheels

– Inner tubes replacement

– Good practices on wash and lubrication of your bike

– Basic brakes adjustment

– Basic gears adjustments

– How to check for wear and tear on your bike’s bearings systems

– How to deal with emergency situations such as a sudden chain brake or a snapped cable

– How to replace brake pads

- How to replace cassette/block/freewheel

General Information:
1. Fees are not refundable except when a class does not form.

2. Fees are payable in full on enrolment.

3. Smoking on school premises is prohibited by law.

4. Pobalscoil Neasáin does not accept liability for damage to persons or property.

5. Participants must be over 16 years of age.

6. Students must have access to their own device, with internet and webcam, in order to participate in online courses.

7. Materials: Expect to have to buy materials for some courses.

8. Please note that classes may fill quickly. Enrol now online to secure your place.

9. Classes will only run if there are sufficient participants-bring a friend!

10. We will contact participants in online courses prior to the beginning of classes.

11. There will be no in-person classes during Midterm Break (week beginning the 25th of October, 2022).

PLEASE NOTE: All classes for the Autumn ’22 term are subject to the current Covid-19 restrictions and conditions.

email: adulteducation@psn.ie