As a Club 99 member, you're invited to come along to our store and
attend a free basic maintenance class. Here's what we’ll cover: 1)
Assessing your bike is safe to ride GOAL: to gain confidence
independently resolving simple mechanical issues KEY LEARNINGS: How to
use quick releases. How to use a mini tool / allen key set. Basic
competency with bolt tensions. Basic competency with a pedal spanner.
Where to use grease. Knowing when to get help. 2) Cleaning your bike
GOAL: to understand a process to follow to clean your bike KEY
LEARNINGS: What to use to clean your bike. Where to clean versus where
to degrease. How to apply and remove chain lube. Which lubes for which
conditions? 3) Changing a tyre and tube GOAL: to be able to change
your tube if you get a flat while out riding KEY LEARNINGS: What I
need to change a tube? What size tube I need for my bike? Differences
in valve types? How to find and resolve what caused the flat? What you
need: 1 x pair of hands, and rolled up sleeves. Note: Please do not
bring your bike along to this class. We have limited space to allow
you to work on your own bike, however you will be able to get hands-on
with some tasks as we go.