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Community Cycleworks (CCW) are hosting paid stand time in their container workshop for those who want to work on their bike but don't have the tools or space to do so. There are experienced mechanics onhand to help with queries, one to one, so you won't have to worry about waiting around for someone to ask.
Parts are available to buy, but we do not have extensive stock - there is a mix of new and secondhand parts, and we cover all the generic/common items: almost every inner tube size - Presta/Schrader, square taper bottom bracket, rim brake pads and B01S (equivalent) disc pads. If you want to enquire about parts, please email us at info@ccw.bike.17:30-19:30
4x 30 min slots, at £12.50 each.More info:
This event is ideal for those who:- want to work or learn in an uninterrupted environment
- have a bike project that they want to do, but no place/tools/mechanical help to do it
- are preparing their bikes for an event (like a cycle tour) and want to do it themselves and understand what is happening to their bikes
- and more!
Most industry tools are available including the infamous Rozone parts washer to get the stubborn London grime off your bike. Learn from our experienced mechanics and leave empowered knowing that you can fix it yourself.
Four slots are available for each session:
Slot 1 - 17:30-18:00
Slot 2 - 18:00-18:30
Slot 3 - 18:30-19:00
Slot 4 - 19:00-19:30Two tickets are available for each slot - for two workstands and two mechanics, ideal if you want to be there with a friend.
If you want to book for the whole session, please book all four slots. We will ask you to vacate the workstand at the end of your slot if there is someone else booked in after you.
Guidelines for common repairs:
Fixing things for the first time by yourself? Expect that it will take 3x longer than if an experienced mechanic does it (e.g. in the local bike shop). Using this, we estimate the following:Puncture repair - 60-90 mins (this is dependent on your tyre/rim combo, e.g. Schwalbe Marathon Plus tend to be notorious for getting on and off!)
Brake pad change and adjustments - 60 mins
Brake adjustments only - 30 mins
Brake cable change (for ONE brake) - 30 minsGear cable change and minor adjustments - 30-60 mins
Gear indexing - 60-90 mins
Chain change - 30 mins
Chain and cassette/freewheel change - 60 minsBearings
Bottom bracket change - 60-90 mins
Wheel hub service (for ONE wheel) - 60 mins
Headset bearings change only - 60 mins
Headset replacement - 60-90 minsIf you have any questions, please email info@ccw.bike.
- want to work or learn in an uninterrupted environment
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Hello!
Hayley here from Community Cycleworks.
We are hosting an emergency/last-min jumble sale on Saturday 25th May, to clear out the old workshop ahead of its closure next Friday. We don't want to scrap lots of usable bike parts and frames etc!
A heads up: they’re all secondhand, various conditions (cosmetic damage etc) but usable. Think pub/beater/rat bike style. If you’ve got a project you want to finish, and need a cheap part, this could be perfect.
It will be hosted in the tarmac area round the back of the old workshop (285 Albany Rd, SE17 5AH), on the BMX track side - https://what3words.com/decent.blasts.hits
Likely 16:30-18:30, or until most parts are gone.There will be (somewhat) organised piles of bike parts, frames, forks, wheels, tyres, and project bikes to get rid of, grouped by price, £1/2/3/5/10, and higher priced items will be tagged/labelled accordingly.
Frames and project bikes will likely be £10/20/30/40/50 unless otherwise specified.
We are also asking round local/London/Sussex/Surrey-based bike projects to see if the parts are of use to anyone. If you know anyone or an organisation that would love to take secondhand parts, please let me know.
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Potentially interested in fixed/free wheelset pending pics
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Does the Ortlieb have a valve? If so, dibs
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I’ve found a wheel with a 16t freewheel on it already, good condition. Gear inches for that is 62.59. I used to ride 44/18 which is 64.17 and that was grand for getting up hills, though I have fairly strong legs. Perhaps starting with the 16t and if I find a 15t, I can bring it at a later date.
I’m available to meet with the wheel, and the 14T freewheel too if needed, this evening or anytime Sunday and Monday. Otherwise we’l we can find a day and time
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We have a 14t and 15t freewheel at work.
15t is 66.54gi
14t is 71.27giI can bring either, and can meet anywhere central tomorrow evening.
@grm whereabouts are you located? Ill be working SE5 tomorrow and can bring cargo bike to pick up and take to central (I live central so it’s no bother) if that’s convenient?
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