I want to know more about bicycles! Help!

TheMask

Retro Newbie
hey guys,
I am new to this forum and have recently developed an interest in bicycles. I want to be able to build them, repair them, take them part, and possibly sell them. I am completely new to the world of bicycles, any ideas on where I should start?
Thanks :)
 
Possibly volunteer with a recycle bicycle charity. you'll pick up knowledge and parts at cheap prices.
 
Get an old bike and take it to bits. Study the bits and see if you can figure how they work. Look a websites and bike maintenance manuals. Ask people stuff. Start simple with an old rigid forked bike, understand the basics first. Learn to fix a puncture, a useful place to start :D
 
In a rough Order of usefulness & difficulty and need for tools:

Fix puncture
Split and fix a chain leaving no stiff links. (No power links!)
Adjust/set up V brakes.
Service a headset.
Pull cranks.
Replace chain rings.
Set up front mech.
Set up Canti brakes
Set up Rear mech
Recable bike.
Re-lube hubs and adjust cones.
Bleed discs/magura's
Fit headset cups and crown race.
 
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