Intro to Bicycle Maintenance

Learn the essentials of bicycle care with our Bicycle Maintenance and Home DIY workshop in Sydney.

This beginner-friendly workshop by Bower Bikes is designed to empower riders with the essential skills needed to maintain their bikes with confidence. Over three hours, you’ll learn how to perform safety checks, fix a flat tyre, adjust brakes, clean and lubricate a chain, and recognise when it’s time to seek professional help.

Held at Summer Hill workshop, this hands-on session blends practical learning with a community-focused environment, ideal for new or returning riders who want to feel safer, more independent, and more capable on the road.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

• Perform an ABC Quick Check (Air, Brakes, Chain)
• Identify and fix common flat tyre issues
• Use tyre sealant effectively (optional hands-on)
• Adjust rim brakes for safer and more effective stopping
• Clean and lubricate a bike chain
• Recognise basic gear issues and understand when to seek further support
• Build confidence in practical bike care through guided practice

Course content

During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

Getting started

• Introductions (name, pronouns, cycling style)
• Safety briefing: tools, PPE, and workshop etiquette

Tools & techniques

• Understanding the ABC Quick Check
• Fixing common flat tyre problems
• Using sealant and tyre levers
• Basic brake adjustments (rim brakes)
• Chain cleaning and lubrication
• Recognising simple gear issues and what to do next

Expect a mix of demonstration and hands-on practice. Mistakes are part of the learning process, your facilitator will guide you throughout.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is suitable for:

• New riders and casual cyclists wanting to care for their bikes
• Commuters looking to reduce repair costs and improve reliability
• DIY enthusiasts interested in basic mechanical skills
• Anyone curious about how to fix a flat, adjust brakes, or clean a chain

No prior experience is required; just bring your bike (or use one provided) and a willingness to learn

Course venue

Where is my course located?

Workshops are held at the Summer Hill campus. You'll receive full venue details when you enrol.

Additional information

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.