IN-STORE BIKE EDUCATION CLASSES
Equipment: A variety of portable tools and accessories, dependent on the type of ride. Students do not need to bring their own bicycle.
Requirements: Masks and proof of vaccinations are required of everyone in the store.
Registration Policy: Advance registration is required for all participants.
FIX-A-Flat
Learn how to easily fix the most common bike repair problem, a flat tire.
Next Class: January 27th, 2022
Cost: Free
Gears and Derailleurs
We’ll go over the fundamentals of repairs to the shifting on multi-speed bicycles, from diagnosing mechanical problems to tuning the derailleur and basic drivetrain maintenance.
Next Class: TBD
Cost: Free
Brakes
We’ll go over the fundamentals of brakes, including tune-ups, adjustments, and repair.
Next Class: TBD
Cost: Free
Ready To ride
We’ll go over “ABC,” a quick safety check that should be done before every ride to make sure you won’t hurt your bike and your bike won’t hurt you. We’ll also discuss what, if anything, you might want to take with you on your ride.
Next Class: TBD
Cost: Free
WHEEL TRUING
You’ll learn to true wheels by adjusting the tension of the wheel’s spokes, eliminating any contact between the brake pads and the rim as it spins.
Next Class: January 26th, 2022
Cost: Free
Bearing Assemblies
You'll learn how to maintain the bearing assembly components on your bike: headset, bottom bracket, and wheel hubs. We'll show you how to diagnose and replace worn bearings so you can keep rolling smoothly!
Next Class: January 19th, 2022
Cost: Free
