DIY Bike Repair - Open to all sessions
Description
Our DIY Bike Repair Sessions provide a friendly, hands-on space for you to fix your own bike. We provide tools, guidance, and a supportive environment, and you’ll work on your bike at your own pace with help when you need it - helping build a community of feminist fixers!
These sessions are about sharing skills, building confidence, and keeping bikes rolling.
Who’s it for
Third Saturday of the month: All welcome
If you're looking for the queer only sessions, click here
These sessions work best for people that have a good idea of what they want to do on their bike and how to do it, or who are willing to do a bit of preparation beforehand.
You don’t need to be an expert, but the DIY Bike Repair Session isn’t a beginner’s class - it’s a shared workspace where we help you help yourself. If you’re completely new to bike maintenance, we’re happy to suggest other sessions that might suit you better.
*Dynamo CIC is here to centre the experience of queer people. Any self identifying queers are welcome!
Booking slots
Slots are 2 hours long, which should give you enough time to work on small to medium repairs at your own pace, Slots are capped at 4 people, to ensure everyone has their own workstand and tools.
One of our mechanics will be around to help if you get stuck, need guidance, or want a refresher on how to use a tool. Learning by doing (and with manuals/*videos) is encouraged too.
*If you are planning to use video tutorials please bring headphones, to not disturb others!
What you need on the day
Your bike, and any parts you think you’ll need. We have a good selection of second hand and new parts in stock.
Fixing is filthy work. Wear something you don’t mind getting greasy in. We will have aprons and gloves in all sizes on hand.
Our workshop is nut free space. Please don't bring any nuts!
FAQs
- How accessible is the space?
The workshop is on ground level, with an accessible, gender neutral toilet. Chairs are available. The workshop is nut free space.
- Will there be food and drinks?
There’s a kettle and microwave you’re welcome to use. You can bring your own snacks too, however no nuts please! https://dynamocic.org/nuts
- What scale of repairs can I expect to fix in two hours?
Major overhauls can’t be completed in a single session (unless you are a very experienced mechanic already). If you’re unsure, start with something small or book multiple slots. Let us know what you plan to work on in the booking form, if it’s likely too big for the time, we’ll contact you to chat options.
- Do you have bike parts I can buy on the day?
We stock a range of new and second-hand parts you can purchase during your session!
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