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Welcome to the Ucycle bikehub! What is the Ucycle Bikehub? The Ucycle Bikehub is a new facility based at the NTU City Site compromising of a workshop, and a base for the wider Ucycle hire scheme, which allows staff and students at NTU to hire a bike a low cost, or have repairs done on their existing bikes Who Can participate in the scheme / make use of the workshop? Any current NTU student or staff member can participate. Just drop into the workshop during the opening hours, or contact us via the email or phone numbers on the contacts page How much does it cost to hire a bike? Hiring a bike costs 20 per term, or 40 for the whole academic year! You do need to pay a deposit of 60 when you hire the bike, which you get back when you return the bike to us in good condition What about insurance? It is your responsibility to take out insurance against theft. You could do this through your home or any other insurances Where do I get a bike from? Students and Staff at City can collect their bike from the Ucycle Bikehub, located in the SU building, during opening hours. Those of you at Clifton or Brackenhurst will be able to collect theirs from a designated location on campus after you hire. I ve not ridden a bike for years! Can I get some training? Yes, and it s all free of charge! We work with a local training provider, Ridewise, whose fully qualified instructors can train cyclists at any level.
How should I look after my hire bike? You are responsible for the appropriate maintenance of your hire bike. You will lose some or all of your deposit if the bike is returned in an unsuitable state. Staff, facilities and our maintenance sessions at the Ucycle bikehub can help you look after your bike I ve got my own bike can you still repair it for me? Yes we can. Repairs can be conducted by a professional mechanic at the Ucycle Bikehub, at a low cost. We only offer this service to staff and students, and ID must be produced when booking. I ve got my own bike Can I repair it myself? Yes you can provided there s a spare stand during opening hours just drop in and ask at the desk. I ve got my own bike Can you teach me to repair it? Yes we can see our maintenance classes section I m new to the city, can I get information about cycling in and around Nottingham from you? You can indeed, we have a full suite of the latest cycle maps for Nottingham and the surrounding area. Anything we don't have, we can most likely get. Where can I park my bike around NTU, and the city? We have extensive cycle parking around all of our sites, plus maps and locations for the cycle parking areas across the city. I m worried about my bike being stolen, how can I avoid this happening? All our hire bikes are provided with good quality d-locks as part of the package. We also sell d-locks to staff and students and can offer any amount of advice and helpful hints about cycle security you may need.
The Ucycle Bike Hub The Ucycle Bike Hub on campus is open to all staff and students. It provides a base and facilities for bike hire, bike maintenance, cycle training, safety and route advice/information, along with Ucycle activities. Where? The Ucycle bike hub is located in the Students Union Building, ands can accessed by going through the main revolving doors, and continuing out of the back doors onto Sandby Walk. The hub is located to your right, at the end of the walk. When? The bikehub is usually open, and staffed by a qualified mechanic and other members of the team, Mondays and Wednesdays 10-2 At certain times of year opening hours may be extended to cater for increased demand. Facilities Bike repair stands Track pumps Comprehensive range of tools Lubricants and cleaning products Maps and information We also sell a range of products listed on a later page
Bike Hire The Ucycle bike hire scheme is open to both students and staff. Bikes can be hired for either a term, or the full academic year. Everyone pays a deposit of 60 which you get back provided the bike is returned in a satisfactory condition see the check sheet to know what constitutes satisfactory afre that, the prices are as follows Academic Yearly hire = 35 One term hire = 20 Hire can be completed via the NTU online store The return dates are pretty easy to remember its either the last day of the academic year (Usually the first week in June) or the last day of the current term. Bikes can be collected and returned from the bikehub at City Site. If you are on Clifton or Brackenhurst Campuses then we will arrange a collection place and date with you. Returning your bike at Clifton Just drop the bike into the SU offices, located opposite the Point. The staff will give you the returns form to sign. Returning your bike at Brackenhurst - Just lock it in the Bramley Compound and take the keys and lights to the staff behind reception
The hire bikes Our hire bikes are all Pinnacle and Ridgeback hybrid models, meaning they fall somewhere between a road bike, and a mountain bike. These bikes are full equipped for city riding, large volume tyres and a relaxed position take the sting out of the bumps, a rack and full mudguards keep you, and your luggage dry and 21 Shimano gears allow you to tackle even the steepest of hills Nottingham has to offer. The bikes come in 5 size and frame variations - With the step through frame pictured on the right. Mens - Small, Medium, Large and XL Womens - Small and medium Have a look at our size chart for more information, or just pop in and ask to try one out for size! Your bike hire includes a good quality D-Lock, lights, and some basic maintenance. Please remember that you are responsible for looking after your bike, and we will charge you for major maintenance jobs, or deduct the amount from your deposit
Cycle repair Maintenance and general repairs can be conducted on staff and students own bikes during opening hours by a qualified mechanic. Either contact us via phone or email, or drop by and enquire in person. You must be a student or staff member, and will be asked to show your staff or student ID when making a booking Our rates are very competitive, and all proceeds are directly reinvested into the Ucycle project, helping to improve cycling at NTU. The primary aim is to help keep staff and students commuter bikes on the road and to make cycling a viable and cost effective mode of transport to NTU. A full price list can be provided on request, just drop into the hub. Drop in sessions During opening hours, provided there is a stand free, staff and students will be able to drop in and work on their own bikes, with guidance from a qualified mechanic should it be needed, just sign in on entry, you might even get a brew whilst you work! For Sale We stock a range of basic componentry and accessories, including inner-tubes, puncture repair kits, lubricants, helmets and d-locks. As always, these are only available to NTU students and staff and are very competitively priced. See the prices page for more information. Periodically we may be selling off our old Ucycle stock, so keep your eye out for a bargain!
Bike Maintenance classes Bike maintenance classes at the Bikehub usually run on the last Wednesdays of the month from 1-3.30pm and cost 10 per person. The course is an introduction to bike maintenance, designed for anyone who needs to know how to fix their ride after the bike shop has closed. The full course covers: Naming and understanding the parts of a bike "M Check" safety inspection Fixing a roadside puncture Brakes - adjustment and fitting new pads Gears - indexing and setting limit screws The staff running the course have a wealth of knowledge of both maintenance and cycling. Due to the practical nature of the course don't wear your Sunday best. Aprons and disposable gloves are provided. Questions are encouraged. The course is designed to be run in small numbers so we can keep good staff to student numbers. Groups of 4 or more can book alternative dates to suit, just email or phone 01158486136 Payment and booking is required in advance, in person at the bike hub or by emailing
Bike storage for students A limited number of cycle racks are available for students to store their bikes during term time, within the bike hub. Access is via student card, and must be applied for via the contact email. It can take up-to 5 working days to get your card activated for the door. Please note that this is only available during term time, due to the volume of hire bikes we have on site during the holidays. Cycle Training Cycle training is available free of charge to NTU staff and students, and is provided by our friends at Ridewise. head over to their site, and be sure to tell them you re from NTU. All their instructors are fully qualified, and will base their sessions around your needs. Pop in and grab a leaflet or two, or head over to their website via the link above.
Basic Workshop prices The below prices are for labour only. Gear Adjustments - 6 Brake adjustments - 3 Brake pad fitting - 2.50 per pair Front hub service - 10 (inc bearings) Rear Hub service - 13 (inc Bearings) Headset service - 15 (inc bearings) Inner tube fitting - 3 Chain fitting - 7 Freewheel/Cassette fitting - 10 Bottom Bracket fitting - 10 Full Cable replacements (Housing, inner and adjustment) 10 each Accessory fitting (Racks, lights, etc) - 5 per item Mudguard fitting - 1,000,000 plus a pork pie* Wheel truing and tensioning - 5 per wheel. *will accept pickled eggs
Parts and accessories The Ucycle Bikehub is not a bike shop, and as such we don't keep a large amount of stock so please don't be grumpy if we don't have that set of vintage 1957 Campagnolo friction shifters you ve been after, or the software to adjust your brand spanking new electronic gearing, though we can certainly put you in touch with someone who does! However we do have a supply of parts and accessories designed to keep our students and staff on the road and safe, at an affordable cost. Below is a list of some of the products we sell. Should we not have the part you need, we have a wealth of experience and can help procure the required parts for you, then fit them when they arrive. Basic parts and accessories price list Brake pads (V-Brake) - 3 per pair 7/8 speed SRAM chains - 6 Shimano 7 speed integrated freewheels - 10 Brake cables - 2.50 Gear Cables - 2.50 Inner tubes - 3 Shimano Tourney TX51 rear dérailleur (7spd) - 12 Shimano FD-51 Triple front dérailleur - 10
Contact us Cycle@ntu.ac.uk David Hobday DD. 01158486136 M. 07885555911 Ucycle Nottingham is a partnership of Sustrans, Nottingham City Council and a range of local organisations including Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (or appropriate partner), which aims to increase the numbers of staff and students cycling.