If you want to learn something new, to understand your own bike better, gain a bit of mechanical confidence, need a bike service or a repair or need workshop support and cover, please get in touch.
I’m freelance, a ‘mechanic for hire’ for any organisation requiring mechanical assistance.
General Bike Repairs
It could be your everyday commuter that needs attention, or any one of your family bikes. Do you have difficulty getting a bike to a shop? I can keep your bikes serviced and on the road with regular checks and adjustments.
Bike Mechanic for Hire – Freelance Work
Time served, experienced, qualified, insured and an up to date Enhanced DBS certificate.
Does your school or organisation have a fleet of bikes in need or repair, or just regular maintenance?
Does your business need temporary mechanic cover?
If you or your organisation need a bike mechanic, get in touch.
Wheel Building
Hand building wheels is often thought of as a ‘black art’, a ‘dying trade’.
Wheel building is the craft of putting several individual components together to build a strong, long lasting wheel.
Denton’s was renowned for it’s wheel building service, and that service continues.
More info on Wheel Building here.
One on One Basic Training
From removing wheels and changing tyres to replacing cables, indexing gears and adjusting brakes. Delve deeper with chains, cassettes and bearings. The basic concepts explained, and your chance to get hands on with the work.
Your bike and your location. I bring the tools and the knowledge.
Custom Training Packages
Do you want to understand a particular topic in more detail? Arrange a custom session tailored to you.
Dr Bike ‘Pop Up’ Sessions
These short sessions are popular in businesses and organisations. They provide safety checks or basic adjustments in the workplace. Each bike receives a safety summary and bike condition report.
Any issues I find that can’t be fixed on the day can be arranged and carried out later.
Vintage Bike Repairs & Consultation
I served my time as a mechanic, repairing bikes of a certain age while being trained by mechanics and cyclists from the 40s and 50s. I’ve immersed myself in these bikes for the last 30 years. From budget entry level, to professional road and MTB, where detail is key. I can carry out mechanical repairs, deal with frame issues, and provide advise on parts and compatibility issues.
For more information, click [here].
Bike Builds (Boxed & Custom)
Bought a new bike in a box – I’ll assemble it and make sure it is safe and properly adjusted. Alternatively, you might have a project, a frame, a groupset and finishing kit, and want it built professionally.
Online Parts
Whenever I can, I sell a mix of vintage and current bike parts, frames and accessories on Facebook and eBay.
