A Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshop Space

We are here to help you learn how to fix your own bike! Our bike mechanics run DIY workshop sessions supported by volunteers where we help you fix/accessorise/build your bike and answer your questions. However big or small your bike-related issues, get yourself down to our DIY workshop. Everyone is welcome, no experience are necessary (just a bit of time and an open mind)!

Things to Know Before You Come

Booking is recommended. There are two work stands available to book here We also have two stands which are available for drop ins throughout the afternoon. If it is busy, you may have to wait until a stand is free, or come back another week.

Timing

Some jobs take longer than expected, so it’s best if you allow enough time to do the fix you know about, and possibly some fixes you don’t. The session lead mechanic will help set expectations of what jobs are reasonable to complete in the time available. To ensure we can help you repair your bike during the workshop hours, we don’t start any new jobs during the last hour of the open workshop. This is important because unfortunately we don’t have extra space to store any bikes overnight.

Safety

During busy sessions the workshop is filled with tools, parts, bikes, and people. We aim to create a safe and inclusive space for everyone so before you head over we ask you to take a look at our safer spaces policy.

Some of the essential points:

    • Wear shoes that protect your feet;
    • Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult;
    • Ask a volunteer if you don’t know how to use a tool;
    • Ask a mechanic to double check your bike for safety before riding away.

Workshop Contribution

When you come to use the workshop, we ask you to support Broken Spoke’s sustainability by contributing to stand bookings. We ask for a contribution of £15 (regular price) or £25 (if you can kick in a bit more) per session (extra donations are always welcome!). If you would like to contribute but only less is feasible, that’s fine too. Just let one of the team know via info@bsbcoop.org or speak to one of our mechanics on the day.  Your contribution helps us provide you with guidance from our highly skilled mechanics and volunteers, pay the rent for our central Oxford workshop and generally keep the show on the road. In addition to workshop time your contribution includes the use of lubes, cleaners, gloves, rags, an apron, and access to bike repair literature.

We also have a fully stocked tea and coffee selection and a jar of biscuits available for when your blood sugar level drops or your patience runs out.

Feedback

If you have been to a drop-in session we welcome your feedback. We’ll read it and take it on board, we really will!

Want to learn more? Check out the courses we offer!

Still have questions? Check out our FAQs!

Fixing bikes at Broken Spoke

Come by and drop in or book a workstand here.

Go here for

up to date opening hours.

Price per session

Orange tier: £25

(for those who can kick in a bit more)

Green tier: £15

(regular price)

If you would like to contribute but only less is feasible, that’s fine too. Just let one of the team know via info@bsbcoop.org or speak to one of our mechanics on the day.

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