A mechanic from Bike for Life South will be providing free bike checks 23 May at Falmer and 24 May at Moulsecoomb, 11am – 3pm.
These sessions are funded from the Department for Transport’s Capability & Ambition Fund, through Brighton and Hove City Council.
The basic maintenance check offered includes minor mechanical adjustments and cycle advice including:
- Bikeability advice such as use of gears, brakes and on road safety tips.
- Recommended bike shops and services.
- Help with the comfort of your bike set up / riding position.
- Advice on locking your cycle and correct helmet fitting.
- Bike servicing at a later date not covered by your 30-minute appointment.
It is expected that bike owners remain present when their bikes are being looked at, so they can benefit from the mechanics tips and advice on how to handle to most basic repairs and maintenance checks.
The Dr Bike team does not provide a full bike service, but it can give an advice whether such service is required considering the condition of a bike. They can also recommend bike shops in a city offering such services.
Drop in and bring your bike along to the mechanic anytime between 11am-3pm, at the following locations:
- Tuesday 22 May, Falmer Campus, outside the Checkland building
- Wednesday 23 May, Moulsecoomb Campus, outside the Advanced Engineering Building
Please be aware spaces are not guaranteed.
