3-HOUR INTERMEDIATE BIKE CARE AND REPAIR: Sunday at 5:30 pm starting August 18th-Sept. 15th (skipping Labor Day weekend). We will start things off August 18th with a class on the braking system. We will work our way through bearings, shifting and wheels. These intermediate clinics focus on one of the four main systems of the bicycle. Take one, two, three or all four classes. To reserve your spot, please select the class/es you want to take and pay.
The Bike Library is committed to building a culturally diverse bicycle community. We strongly encourage minority, non-binary, trans and female folx to register.
The Bike Library is committed to building a culturally diverse bicycle community. We strongly encourage minority, non-binary, trans and female folx to register.
Cost: $60/$45/$25 -- We are happy to offer the option of a Sliding Scale Fee -- choose the fee that best fits your budget.
Cost for all 4 classes: $225/$170/$95
Please contact us if you want to take a class but can't manage the pricetag: info@bikelibrary.org
Cost for all 4 classes: $225/$170/$95
Please contact us if you want to take a class but can't manage the pricetag: info@bikelibrary.org
August 18: BRAKES Participants will be able to adjust brakes on their bike and learn about replacing brake pads as necessary. We will explain all the different brake types and demo them as well.
August 25th: SHIFTING Participants will be able to adjust rear and front derailleurs. Participants will be able to correctly align a derailleur hanger.
September 8th: BEARINGS There are so many bearing systems on the bicycle: hubs, headsets, bottom brackets, pedals. Participants will be able to overhaul wheel ball bearings and will be able to determine the appropriate adjustment for quick release hubs.
September 15th: WHEELS There is so much to know about hubs, cassettes, rims, spokes and tires! Participants will patch a flat tube and change a tire. Participants will learn the basics of wheel truing.
The Bike Library is committed to building a culturally diverse bicycle community. We strongly encourage minority, non-binary, trans and female folx to register.