We are very proud to be supporting The Bike Clinic at this year National Cycling Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the 17th and 18th of June.
The Bike Clinic is a new feature with the show and promises to be your one stop for mechanical instruction and advice. The Bike Clinic will be open across the weekend of the National Cycling Show and headed up by the very knowledgeable Spokes People team. The Cytech mechanics and instructors will deliver workshops and sessions for both experienced cyclists and first time tyre changers.
Spokes People help you to turn your passion into a career, by providing world class Cytech technical training.
The sessions will run throughout the weekend and will feature hands on workshops with the Cytech experts, seminars, demonstrations and question and answer sessions with professional cyclists, trainers and mechanics. Some of the sessions and workshops include...
An introduction to Wheel Truing
This session will provide you with the essential skills needed to true your wheels and keep your bike running smoothly.
During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to identify common wheel problems, such as wobbling and misalignment, and how to fix them using basic tools such as a spoke wrench and a truing stand. You will also learn how to replace broken or damaged spokes and how to properly tension and true a wheel.
Gear set up 101
Learn how to identify common gear issues, such as slipping or skipping gears, and how to properly adjust cable tension, limit screws, and derailleur position to fix them. You will also learn how to diagnose more complex gear issues, such as bent derailleur hangers, and how to replace damaged parts.
Emergency on the road fixes
During this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to identify and diagnose different types of punctures, how to remove and install a tire, how to use a tire lever, and how to properly inflate a tire. We will also cover essential tools and equipment needed for emergency repairs, such as spare tubes and patch kits.
Rehook will be at the clinic demonstrating how our tools can help empower you to take ownership over your bike maintenance, showing off our latest products and taking the opportunity to get some feedback from our lovely customers.
So pop in and say hi! Our stand can be found at spot A52 in the NEC Exhibiton Hall, right next to Bike Clinic.
We look forward to seeing you there.