Mara Ellison
Curriculum lead focused on rim-brake fundamentals and accessible explanations.
About the studio
Useful knowledge should feel orderly.
Honest Lance Cyclecraft began as a small workshop notebook shared among commuters and weekend riders. We turned those notes into focused lessons that make brake setup easier to inspect, explain, and repeat.
Our mission
Give riders a dependable learning process rather than a collection of hurried tricks. We teach when to adjust, when to replace a part, and when to ask a qualified mechanic for help.
Our principles
- • Name the component before touching the adjustment.
- • Use compatible tools and follow maker specifications.
- • Treat a final safety check as part of the lesson.
The teaching team
Jon Bell
Workshop instructor specializing in mechanical disc brake setup and cable systems.
Nia Rowan
Quality reviewer who develops checklists for clear, responsible practice.