Woop! Lots of images here The workshop is officially open – Mon Tue 5-8pm, Wed Thu 1-6pm. We had a busy day up there today, there’s now 14 candidates applied for our build-a-bike courses, and today we had two people in fixing their bikes with Sandy’s help. Martin sorted out some niggly gears, brakes and headset issues, while Jim came in for an hour or so and cleaned and oiled his chain and freewheel, which were starting to seize up (despite liberal applications of cheap margerine to his chain – we think this could be a new market: “I can’t believe it’s not chain lube”) . Jim told us he rides around a lot and it helps keep him in good health, but lately he’s not been out on his bike at all because it wasn’t working and he’d been told it’d cost £70 to fix. All it needed was the right tools and a few drops of oil – Jim’s well pleased and he’s coming back next week to learn more about bike maintenance.
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January 4, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Dave Robertson
Hi there could someone please tell me when the workshop is open again, I’m trying to get a bike and start fixing it up as a project then I heard about this, the pictures of the workshop look brilliant, hopefully be in soon to see it and sign up
January 5, 2010 at 12:02 pm
dumbartonroad
Hi Dave, thanks for asking. The workshop’s open today from 5pm til 8pm – feel free to drop by. I’ll drop you a line with my number, and you can give me a bell if you like. Cheers, Monty
March 25, 2010 at 12:21 am
Jill
Hi Monty, been considering taking up cycling, but just haven’t got around to it.
Do you still offer workshops / opportunities to buy / make “your’
own second hand bike ? Any info would be helpful.
March 25, 2010 at 11:09 am
dumbartonroad
Hello Jill, we sure do. If we’ve got a suitable bike for you, you can come in and strip it down and re-condition it with our help. All you have to do is book some workshop time, and pay for any new parts required – usually that’s just brake pads and cables (about £10). Any donations over and above that are welcome too! We also have volunteers trained in cycle proficiency who might be able to help you brush up on your skills, if that’s of interest. I’ll send you my number – just give me a bell and I’ll be happy to chat.
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April 27, 2010 at 5:28 am
Usman
Hi
When is the workshop going to open,I’ve got an old frame which I’d like to do up,
Thanks Usman
April 27, 2010 at 12:51 pm
dumbartonroad
Hi Usman – fix your own bike sessions should be up and running soon, we just have a few ‘housekeeping’ issues to resolve first! Hopefully next week or the week after.