GENERAL BIKE MAINTENANCE

Dates & Locations: 

• Saturday May 23rd 2026 - 1pm-4pm at Rowville Community Centre, 40 Fulham Rd, Rowville VIC 3178

REGISTER HERE Click to register for the Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

MOUNTAIN BIKE (MTB) SPECIFIC BIKE MAINTENANCE
Dates & Locations: 

• Thursday April 23rd 2026 - 6pm-8:30pm at Rowville Community Centre, 40 Fulham Rd, Rowville VIC 3178

REGISTER HERE Click to register for the MTB Maintenance Workshop

Fee: Free, but you must book a space. 

Who is this session suitable for?

• Anyone interested in learning to maintain and perform basic repairs and safety checks on their bike or their kids' bikes.
• For 13yo upwards (teenagers to be accompanied by an adult).
• Participants MUST live, work or study within Knox City Council.

What we'll be covering in the General Basic Bike Maintenance workshop:

• ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Practivce on your own bike! 
• What part is that? - putting a name to the different parts of your bike.
• Getting comfortable: how to set your seat at the correct height and other adjustments you can make.  
• What to do when you get a flat tyre; the essentials to carry when riding, how to replace a tube or patch it!
• How to adjust your brakes, replace worn brake pads, and know when to take it in for repair.
• What to do if your chain comes off during a ride.
• How to clean and maintain your chain and gears, and when to take it for a service. Chain lube: what type is best, how to correctly use it, and how often.
• Your questions; we'll have time for participants to work on their own bike, ask questions and get assistance and advice regarding safety checks and maintenance issues.

What we'll be covering in the MOUNTAIN BIKE (MTB) SPECIFIC BIKE MAINTENANCE workshop

• ABCD check: the essential safety check before every ride. Participants practice on own bike.
• Bike fit: how to set your seat at the correct height, and other adjustment related issues.
• Disc Brakes: how they work, adjustments, cleaning/decontamination (fix that dreaded squeak or squeal), and pad replacement.
• Inner tube replacement / Tubeless tyre plugs: what to do when you get a flat tyre, and what essentials to carry when riding.
• Chain/drive-train clean and re-lube: how to clean and maintain your chain and gears, and when to take it for a service.
• Chain lube: different types available, how to correctly use it, and how often.
• Suspension Setup: why it matters, how to set the pressure, rebound and compression dampening, and how to tell when they need servicing.
• Tubeless Tyres: pros and cons, how to maintain, tips for setting up, and setting tyre pressures.
• Your questions; we'll have time for participants to work on their own bike, ask questions and get assistance and advice regarding safety checks and maintenance issues.

These are hands-on workshops so bring your favourite bike with you and get your hands dirty with our guidance! 

What should I bring?

• Bring your bike so that you can learn to feel comfortable working on it and ask questions specific to your ride!  
• If bringing your own bike, please ensure your bike is clean (in particular the wheels), to avoid making a mess in our indoor venue.
• Don't worry if getting your bike there is too hard, you'll still be able to get the knowledge you want from the class.
• Our instructors will have tool kits with them which you may use during the session, however feel free to bring your own tools to use on your own bike, or obtain assistance in learning how to use them. Please note that any shared tools will need to be wiped with disinfectant after each use.

What is the start/finish time?

The program will take place at the times listed at the top of this page.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so you can sign in, get comfy and won't be interrupting after we get started.  

Electric Bikes - these particular workshops will not cover any issues specific to electric bikes. You are welcome to bring an electric bike compliant with current Victorian regulations if you are interested in learning about basic general bike maintenance. 

Note re COVID Safety

Stay at home if unwell or if you are a contact of someone who has been unwell and who is being tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
All attendees must comply with the current Victorian Government COVID restrictions.

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Faith Hunter, Director (Bike it Better) on 0406585463 or bikeitbettercyclecoaching@gmail.com
or Kshaniah Aluwihare, Sustainable Transport Officer (Knox City Council) on (03) 9298 8772 or Kshaniah.Aluwihare@knox.vic.gov.au

PRIVACY
Bike it Better uses TryBooking managing registartion for this workshop.  When booking with TryBooking, individuals will be required to provide their name and contact details. TryBooking’s privacy policy can be found at the Privacy link located at the bottom of this page.
By registering and providing this information, you hereby agree to your data being provided to Bike it Better and Instructors employed by Bike It Better (the professionals who deliver these courses) to allow us to confirm event details and access your emergency contact details if needed during the course.
Bike it Better also shares the data you provide for Bike Skills Courses with Knox City Council who have commissioned these workshops, and by registering and providing this information, you also hereby agree to your data being shared with Knox City Council for purpose of evaluation and future program planning. If you have any concerns with any of these policies, please use the contact details listed in the previous section.