Tires and Tubes
Learn how to fix a flat and how to avoid getting one in the first place. Identify
and understand the difference between the large variety of tires and tubes that go on
bicycles and learn how to choose the best combination for the situation. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-025N
Pedals, Saddles, Seatposts, Handlebars
The human body normally only contacts the bicycle at three places: the handlebars,
the pedals and the seat. Knowing the right components at these critical points, how to
adjust them and how to make the bicycle fit is the difference between comfort and pain
or even injury. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-026N
Brakes
Squealing, rubbing and ineffective brakes are a common problem and can be
dangerous. Learn how to set up and adjust brakes properly whether they are rim or
drum, side-pull, center-pull, cantilever or v-brake. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-027N
Freewheels and Cassettes
Whether you have a freewheel or cassette, that hunk of cogs on the rear wheel
allows you to shift gears and coast. Like many things in life, they need attention,
some care and eventually replacement. Learn how to tell the difference and how to fix
them appropriately. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-028N
Derailleurs
Shifting is usually one of the more mysterious aspects of a bicycle: Why doesn't my
bike shift right? What's all that noise? Why does my chain keep falling off? Never
fear! All your questions about shifting and derailleurs will be answered in this
class. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-029N
Chains and Chainrings
How do you take care of your bike's chain? Should it be wet or dry? Greasy?
How do you know when your chain is worn out and needs replacing? And what is a
chainring anyways? With few exceptions, all of our bikes have chains and chainrings
that make them go, and without them, we're pretty much stuck to going downhill. Come
learn how to take care of these vital components, how to tell when they need replacing,
and what to do when the time has come. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-030N
Hubs and Quick-Releases
Hubs are more than just the center part of your bicycle wheels--they're how your
bike rolls and, without them, you're not going anywhere. Learn how to maintain and
fix your hubs, the proper adjustment of quick releases, and why it's all so important.
(one session)
Course Number: SPRT-031N
Headsets
Don't be soft in the headset. Loose, worn, or improperly adjusted headsets can
affect steering, cause unnecessary wear and tear on your bike, and be downright
dangerous. We'll teach you about the different kinds of headsets, how they work,
how to know when they need some loving care, and how to fix them. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-012N
Cranks and Bottom Brackets
Cranky cranks and busted bottom brackets make pedaling difficult, if not impossible.
They also cause unnecessary wear and tear on your bicycle. Learn the tell-tale signs that
your cranks and bottom brackets need some attention and how to fix them, whether your bottom
brackets are sealed or cups & bearings, and whether your cranks are splined or cottered.
(one session)
Course Number: SPRT-011N
Wheelbuilding
Wheels wobble, even if they don't often fall down. Learn how to straighten your wheels,
the importance of dishing and proper spoke tension, and even how to build a new bicycle
wheel and why you'd want to. Learn how to build a 3-cross, 2-cross, or radial spoke
wheel and the advantages and disadvantages of each. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-014N
Suspension
If you want to learn how to fix hardtail fork shocks or full-suspension bikes, then
this is the class for you. Working on cable-actuated or hydraulic suspension systems
can be a tricky business, but we'll sort things out and get you on the right path.
(one session)
Course Number: SPRT-013N
Frames
Like bones in your body, the frame keeps the bicycle from being a simple pile of parts.
Bicycle frames need to be properly sized for a comfortable fit and then maintained and
monitored for a safe and dependable ride. Learn how to measure and size a bicycle, how
to determine if a frame is bent, and the difference between an unsightly dent and a
disaster waiting to happen. (one session)
Course Number: SPRT-015N
Bike Maintenance and Repair Series
This course includes
all courses listed above. Save money and sign up for
all workshops at once. The number of sessions offered each quarter will vary so consult the
registration
page for more information.
Course Number: Varies by quarter
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