Learn how to fix and maintain your bike at our bike maintenance classes. You can learn and ask questions of our volunteer mechanics during our regular open hours, but for more detailed and focused instruction you can take our classes. Classes are scheduled about a month in advance and tickets are sold on our eventbrite site.
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Classes are hands on so bring a bike and prepare to get greasy!
No previous bike knowledge is required or expected, but a willingness to learn and have fun is a must!
Basic Maintenance
This class covers installing and removing tubes and tires (i.e. fixing a flat), installing brake and shift cables, adjusting brakes and gears, chain maintenance
Bearing Maintenance
This class covers the installation, overhaul, adjustment and maintenance of the bicycle’s bearing systems (headsets, bottom brackets and hubs). To access these systems you will also learn to remove and replace stems, crank sets, freewheels, and cassettes.
Wheelbuilding
In this class you will build your own wheel from individual components. Building a wheel with a used rim and spokes adds additional challenges, so a new rim and spokes are required for this class, but a used hub is okay. You can bring your own parts for this class, or purchase a basic wheel kit from the Bike Kitchen.