Spokesperson now offers online DIY Bike repair classes

We'll show you how to get thewheels off, get the tyre off, how to mend inner tubes and how to get it all put back together again. We'll also go over the basic terminology, so don't be worried. 

"I bought this new road bike, but I've always been afraid to ride too far out of the city, in case I get a puncture. Now that I know what to do, I feel like I can just ride as far as I want." - Cherise, 26, London

Next class: Tuesday 13th October 7PM BST (2PM EDT)

£20 / £10 Concession

We'll go over basic wheel vacab, as well as showing you how spokes, cones, ball bearings and axles work, and how to adjust and maintain them.  

Next Class  23 Oct. 2020 7PM BST

£30 / £15 Concession 

This class covers basic gear vocab, how external derailleur gear systems work, and how to repair and maintain them. 

Next Class: Saturday 14th Nov 4PM GMT (11 AM EST)

£45  / £30 Concession

We'll cover how to adjust, repair and maintain cable pull rim and disc brakes, as well as introducing you to the basic terminology.

Next class: Tue, 6 October 7PM BST

£30 / £15 Concession

We want to empower you to cycle as far as you want. We hope to give you the confidence to take ownership of your bike. 

We'll be covering the fundamentals of bike maintenance as well as teaching you how to do a basic "m check" on your bike. To start, we'll do an introduction to the key vocabulary of the parts of your bike, as well as a look at the names and uses of the tools you should have in your essential repair kit. 

The class will be followed by an all-ability ride, lead by an experienced rider and  mechanic (myself). The ride is free to participate in, and you are welcome to come along whether or not you attend the class. 

This is a safe space for womxn and LGBTQ+ people. 

Next class: TBA

£5 Suggested donation

Concessions are available for Students, Refugees, Asylum Seekers, people on Universal Credit, those in Part-Time employment, those on PIP, or people working in an un-paid care capacity. 

If you are unable to afford the Concessions prices, please speak to us so that we can work out a suitable alternative arrangement.  

If you would like a complete pass to attend any or all of the classes you want for one year the Complete Class Pass is £90.

Do you want to have a go at fixing your own bike, but want to be walked through it by a qualified mechanic? SpokesPerson now offers virtual 1 to 1 tutorials. Following an online (or in person, if you live in Cardiff) consultation, to assess what tools and parts you might need, we walk you through the process via video call.

£30 and hour, plus £5 for each additional half hour 

Or  £90 for the ”As Long As It Takes” Overhaul Service