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Bike maintenance tutor wanted


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By simpda - Posted on 17 October 2012

I am looking for someone who can teach me how to fix and diagnose bike maintenance stuff. Eg, gear tuning, replacing cables, maintenance of headset, hubs etc. I have a yeti 575 and a commuter hybrid. Happy to pay standard mechanic rates if suitably qualified. Must be pretty local (I am in Beacon Hill) and available week nights.

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hawkeye's picture

not sure what your memory iike but mine is pretty crap ... buy a book. Smiling

Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bke Maintenance is about $40 at Dymocks and one of the best out ther

GW's picture

I dont know how much you're willing to spend but in my opinion there a right and wrong way to do most mechanics and not only is Jordan one of the most decent honest guys you'll meet he's the best mechanic ive come across after trying and being disappointed in so many other LBS in sydney.
He runs workshop nights at Balgowlah, his website is http://www.rideinworkshop.com.au/ its well worth a look and maybe give him a call.
For the record i have no affiliation at all, just a happy customer..

simpda's picture

thanks - much appreciated

bmar560's picture

The Park Tools website is pretty good, so is youtube to do basic stuff like gear tuning, installing new cables, shifters, derraileurs, cassettes. These often only requires a set of allen keys and screwdrivers.

Have not really played with headsets, hubs and bottom brackets as they often require special tools

StanTheMan's picture

Dan

Youtube & internet is your friend.

Jonathan's picture

Do yourself a favor and do what i did. Buy yourself a kit with all your basic tools i.e. chain whip, crank puller, cone spanners, etc..

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?M...

buy a copy of the zinn book (as previously suggested) and give it a go. Its all quite easy once you have the right tools and get into it.

It now comes to the point where the best part of the ride is taking my bike apart and cleaning it at the end Sticking out tongue

Good luck, have fun!

StanTheMan's picture

You'll need to get a tool kit anyway. tool it suggested above is great because its all there. Its compact in a box that you can always take with you for big races or trips away.

jbsp1's picture

+1 for Zinn and a tool kit.

You will be surprised how easy most things are. A good stand also helps. Slowly add more of the specialty tools over time and before you know it you will be doing a lot of stuff yourself.

hawkeye's picture

Jono, you're a sad man! lol! Smiling

Jonathan's picture

I try. But the amount im riding lately doesn't even warrant me having a bike. I did like 8km the other day and i was stuffed.

One decent tool you shouldn't skimp money on is a chain breaker. Buy a decent one or face the consequences!!! First time u try remove a link is the last time you will see your brand new chain. I no from experience "grrrrrrr".

andyfev's picture

I'm a massive supporter of Ride in Workshop Jordon is a top bloke and great mechanic. All the stuff on YouTube is good but it doesn't teach you as we'll as a professional can. Read all the books you like but it'll take you longer and if you're not mechanically minded result in much frustration. I've found Jordon to be so good and great value for money that I've completely given up trying to do things myself... But then I'm not mechanically minded and I'm time poor too.

simpda's picture

Ride in workshop, zinn, park website and more tools.
Thanks a lot all!

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