Build a Bike From the Frame Up

Overview:

Have you ever wanted to build a bike from the frame up? We have two bikes that we're building for Bikes for Refugees, and this is your chance to learn and practise hands-on how to assemble a bike from its individual components.

Participants will work in small groups, with guidance from the class organisers, to learn how to install, set up and adjust the following components:

• Bottom bracket

• Crankset

• Headset

• Front and rear derailleurs (mechs)

• Brakes, including cable installation and adjustment

• Gear shifting, including cable installation and adjustment

• Chain and cassette, including chain sizing

Level: Advanced beginner / intermediate

The aim is for everyone to get hands-on experience and build confidence installing and adjusting different parts of a bike. We'll work at the pace of the participants and cover as many of the listed components as possible during the class.

Our goal is to have both bikes fully assembled and ready to ride by the end of the second evening - let’s see if we can do it!

Dates:

Please note that this class takes place over two evening slots and that your ticket is for both of these:

Tuesday 17 November 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Wednesday 18 November 6.30pm - 8.30pm

If you would like to come but are only able to attend one session, please email hello@edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk

Cost:

£23 Standard | £20.70 ETL Members* 10% Discount | £16 Concession

*Proof of ETL membership required for discount when attending the class