In the bicycle repair course run by Fietsencentrum Mobiel, participants spend four evenings learning the basics so they can get to work on their own bikes. “The course is open to everyone: people with and without a technical background.”
A puncture, a loose saddle or a problem with the chain: for many cyclists, it isn’t always clear how to fix these things themselves. In the bike repair course run by Fietsencentrum Mobiel, participants learn the basics over four evenings so they can get to grips with their bikes themselves.
Paul has been teaching the course for twenty years now. “What gives me a sense of fulfilment is being able to pass on my knowledge to others.”
Course for everyone
“The basic course covers the most important components and concepts. Among other things, participants will learn how to adjust their bike correctly, replace the chain, adjust the brakes, work on the saddle, handlebars and pedals, and sort out simple problems with the chain, inner tube and tyre. The course also covers how to maintain your bike to prevent wear and tear.”
The course is open to everyone: from people who know next to nothing about cycling to experienced cyclists who want to expand their technical knowledge. “Some participants have absolutely no technical background. They simply want to learn how to maintain their own bikes.”
“Whether you’re a regular or novice cyclist, a parent of children who cycle, a cycling holidaymaker, an e-bike rider, someone who wants to save money on minor repairs, or simply wants to become more self-reliant when it comes to bike repairs, you’ll certainly find such a basic course very useful.”
There is also a course for advanced learners
The aim isn’t to turn everyone into a bike mechanic. However, Paul does want to ensure that participants can sort things out for themselves if something goes wrong whilst out and about or at home. “You don’t always have to go to a bike mechanic for a minor repair. Not that we want to take work away from bike mechanics – after all, the team at Fietscentrum Mobiel are, of course, more than happy to repair your bike to perfection,” says Paul with a wink.
Anyone who wants to learn more after the basic course can also move on to an advanced course. “There, we’ll mainly be taking apart and reassembling the steering system, bottom bracket, wheel axles and hydraulic brakes,” concludes instructor Paul.
Over four evenings at Fietsencentrum Mobiel, you’ll learn the basics of bike repair — in a practical, clear and immediately applicable way.
The next basic bicycle repair course will take place on 28 October, 12 November, 18 November and 25 November at the Mobiel premises on Watermolenstraat in Kortrijk.
“The basic course covers the most important aspects and concepts. These include adjusting your bike, replacing the chain, adjusting the brakes, saddle, handlebars, pedals, lights, tyres and maintenance.”
