Bike setup

[bluebear_gt]

Hi everyone.
Just wanted to get your opinions on where would be the best bike shop/ bike mechanic to get gears set up etc in mid ulstr area? Im from near Magherafelt but dont mind going a bit further if the job is done right Advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks guys

[multicolouredpaint]

Castledawson is decent as is Smiths in moneymore, Smiths is more expensive but higher end. Also one in portglenone that seems pretty good. However youre probably best learning to do gears and brakes yourself as they are really simple and require few tools, plus it saves you money and time.

[bluebear_gt]

Thanks for the advice.. Ive been trying to set up the gears myself but not having much success. Will keep trying and see if I can get them right. Then take it to somone if that doesnt work.

[Aul Han]

Thanks for the advice.. Ive been trying to set up the gears myself but not having much success. Will keep trying and see if I can get them right. Then take it to somone if that doesnt work.

Get yousrelf a book and make time to find out about your bike. Repairs are expensive enough without paying for labour charges.

Otherwise refer to the internet guides or ask on here for advice, Ive got loads of help on here with gears, headsets BB etc.

It could be something simple like a bent mech hanger, or cable tension, or ol' dirty cables. A wee bit of reading will go a long way to working out how your gears work.

[kerbdog]

Go to the park tools website and they have guides for every part of your bike.
they are very easy to follow too.

[SteveSpesh]

Ill do it for you, Im in Portglenone!

[mckeown]

listen to aul han (on this occasion). knowledge is easily carried.

[penguinni]

True. My mate used to be pathetic at fixing bike bits and fettling. Now,after watching loads of YouTube vids and asking lots of really annoying questions he is no longer pathetic. Just a bit dire.

But he loves the satisfaction of spending hours fixing stuff even though a competent person could do it in minutes. Its theraputic he says.

Hope that helps

P

[broken_cross]

CRC run a three week bike maintenance course, next one is starting Wednesday 16th May. There are 3 x 2 hour sessions which cover the fundamentals like fixing gears, replacing cables etc. It costs £45 and you bring your own bike, location is Boucher Road.

[bluebear_gt]

Get yousrelf a book and make time to find out about your bike. Repairs are expensive enough without paying for labour charges.

Otherwise refer to the internet guides or ask on here for advice, Ive got loads of help on here with gears, headsets BB etc.

It could be something simple like a bent mech hanger, or cable tension, or ol' dirty cables. A wee bit of reading will go a long way to working out how your gears work.

Yeah must read up a bit more on it. Thanks!

[bluebear_gt]

Thanks everyone. Some good advice here. Will have a good read up and then give it another go!

Cheers!

[bluebear_gt]

Ill do it for you, Im in Portglenone!

Thanks Steve. Will have another go myself and if im still not having any luck will give you a shout!

[SteveSpesh]

I tell you better than that, if you are still having problems and cant get it done with online vids, Ill do it for you and show you how to do it the next time!

Get the Park Tool Big Blue Book and use youtube!