Bike maintenance
Fix punctures, adjust gears and brakes, and service or build your own bicycle.
Bike maintenance
- To start
- $50
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 1 hour a week
- Sessions
- 45 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make useful things
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You hate cleaning up
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want something fast and exciting
Heads upMessy
What it feels like
Bike maintenanceAverage maker & Engineering hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$50Costs more to start than 61% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$170About $3 an hour at 1 hour a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Fix a puncture, then adjust your brakes and gears using a good video.
45 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does bike maintenance cost to start?
About $50 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does bike maintenance take?
About 1 hour a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 45 minutes or more.
Can I do bike maintenance at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is bike maintenance good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Fix a puncture, then adjust your brakes and gears using a good video.
Do I need other people for bike maintenance?
No. It works fine on your own.