Dr Bike session
Get your bike fixed.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 26 February 2025
10:00 - 14:30 - Location
- Cycle Station near P Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Tom Bass thomas2.bass@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 81050
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
The Dr Bike will attempt the following:
- inflate tyres
- adjust brakes and gears
- straighten wheels
- tighten and adjust parts such as handlebars and saddle, hubs, bottom bracket, headset and pedals
- check chain and sprocket wear, check and adjust cable tension and assess wear and corrosion
- check and re-fit mudguards
Not all repairs will be carried out on each bike every time. Sometimes the mechanic runs out of time. Also, sometimes things cannot be adjusted due to wear, corrosion or damage.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
Cycle Station near P Block
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
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