Pump action advice - on going at Fawcett Bike Club

 

The demonstration method of pumping up a tyre in the video above has it's flaws.

You will observe a better more efficient floor pump technique in the clip below.

  

Our floor pump of choice is the Joe Blow

  

The portable hand held mini pump is good for the road but must be used in the right way...see link

Visit to Waltham Forest recycling plant & 'not a bike'

Volunteer member Christopher Adelana at the Waltham Forest recycling depot in a sea of bikes. He is pondering the task as hand; after dropping of the Fawett's scraped bikes and parts, Christopher took on this photo opportunity.

In the yard Geoffrey has a go an something that is not a bike.

Picture the scene - Fawcett Bike Club 29th May 2013

BANNER ADVERT AT FAWCETT

Visible from the highroad, our new banner makes a good impression for passers by who may not know what's on at Fawcett garage 8 come Thursday evening 6-8pm.
Many thanks to Hackney Homes for providing us with this large advert.

Emanuel's bike - ready to go

Club regular Emanuel was happy about finally getting his bike together and proudly stood in front of the camera to show off his achievement.

I must be hearing things - a familiar voice...

I must be hearing things - a familiar voice, our cycle maintenance trainer Patrick Field perhaps?
How to fix a warped or buckled wheel:
Go here

How to straighten a bent wheel

Find out how to check the truth of a rim on your wheel, and how to straighten a wheel if it is bent

• How to maintain your bicycle chain
• How to look after your bike brakes

hairspray

Why do you find hairspray in a bicycle workshop?

When you want to remove some handlebar grips force a sharp object - a small screwdriver for example - between the bar and the inside of the grip. A shot of "that magic potion in a 12 ounce can" acts as a solvent for any glue and helps the grip slip off sweetly.

When you want to refit the grips the spray helps them slides on then dries for a permanent hold. It makes the place smell nice too.

all together now....
"Go Ricki. Go Ricki. Go Ricki. Go Ricki. Go Ricki....."