Bike Repair: Brakes and Gears

We are now offering classes in bike repair that build on our introductory (‘Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair') class. Registrants should be familiar and comfortable with the subject of that class before taking the intermediate class(es).

The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. The number of participants is limited to 6 per class.

The instructors are qualified professionals. The class outline is structured and focused to cover as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time. As a beginner to bike repair, we expect you will learn a lot and come away feeling much more comfortable with the workings of your machine. It is also an ideal refresher for someone who has taken a class in the past, or has some limited, but spotty experience. You will almost certainly learn some new techniques and tricks.

Intermediate Workshops 1 and 2 do not have to be taken together or in order.

Please bring your bike if possible.

You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Bike Repair: Bearings and Wheeltruing

We are now offering classes in bike repair that build on our introductory (‘Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair') class. Registrants should be familiar and comfortable with the subject of that class before taking the intermediate class(es).

The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. The number of participants is limited to 6 per class.

The instructors are qualified professionals. The class outline is structured and focused to cover as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time. As a beginner to bike repair, we expect you will learn a lot and come away feeling much more comfortable with the workings of your machine. It is also an ideal refresher for someone who has taken a class in the past, or has some limited, but spotty experience. You will almost certainly learn some new techniques and tricks.

Intermediate Workshops 1 and 2 do not have to be taken together or in order.

Please bring your bike if possible.

You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Class 1 of 4: Intro to the parts and proper functioning of your bicycle, along with Bike Fit.

Wenches with Wrenches brings women together in a safe, non-competitive and friendly learning environment. The workshops are run by women for women because, many times, women are just more comfortable learning from other women.

Bring your bike for this class!

More Info.

Wheelbuilding
You must sign up for both workshops.

The wheel building workshops will teach with standard wheels in a 3-cross lacing pattern. We will cover spoke calculations, lacing the wheels, truing and tensioning. Participants must take both classes.

If you register at least 3 weeks in advance you can purchase rims, hubs and spokes through CBN, otherwise expect to build wheels from our stock components. Please let us know if you are planning to build wheels for yourself in advance whether you would like to build wheels for yourself, or use CBN resources to build a wheel that you'll leave behind, for learning purposes only.

The class will BEGIN at 7 pm sharp, please plan to arrive no less than 5 minutes before.

The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Email us as soon as possible to register for this workshop, or contact us immediately if your plans have changed so that we might fill the spot.

Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair Workshops
The flat-fix/tune-up classes consist of:

Flat Fix - hands-on segment:

Participants will remove their own rear wheel and tire and go
through a tube repair and installation.

A brief discussion of:

Bike fit
General safety issues (loose parts, damage, etc)
Lubrication
Brakes - instructor demo/description:

general concepts and adjustment
safety!
Gears and drive train - instructor demo/description:

general concepts and adjustment
Bearing adjustment - instructor demo/description (time permitting):

if time is tight, we'll try to at least discuss how to identify problems
Flat-Fix/Intro to Bike Repair Schedule (always 7pm to 10pm)

All workshops are $30

Email:

Class 2 of 4: Flat Fix.

Wenches with Wrenches is an ongoing program of CBN volunteers hosting bicycle repair workshops run by and for women in downtown Toronto. The idea has been to make basic bicycle repair skills accessible to women, in the hope that participants will then share their knowledge and their confidence with others in the community.

Bring your bike for this class!

More Info!

Wheelbuilding I and II
You must sign up for both workshops.

The wheel building workshops will teach with standard wheels in a 3-cross lacing pattern. We will cover spoke calculations, lacing the wheels, truing and tensioning. Participants must take both classes.

If you register at least 3 weeks in advance you can purchase rims, hubs and spokes through CBN, otherwise expect to build wheels from our stock components. Please let us know if you are planning to build wheels for yourself in advance whether you would like to build wheels for yourself, or use CBN resources to build a wheel that you'll leave behind, for learning purposes only.

The class will BEGIN at 7 pm sharp, please plan to arrive no less than 5 minutes before.

The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Email us as soon as possible to register for this workshop, or contact us immediately if your plans have changed so that we might fill the spot.

Intermediate Bike Repair Workshops

We are now offering classes in bike repair that build on our introductory (‘Flat-fix and Tune-up’) class. Registrants should be familiar and comfortable with the subject of that class before taking the intermediate class(es).

The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. The number of participants is limited to 6 per class.

The instructors are qualified professionals. The class outline is structured and focused to cover as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time. As a beginner to bike repair, we expect you will learn a lot and come away feeling much more comfortable with the workings of your machine. It is also an ideal refresher for someone who has taken a class in the past, or has some limited, but spotty experience. You will almost certainly learn some new techniques and tricks.

Intermediate Workshops 1 and 2 do not have to be taken together or in order.

Please bring your bike if possible.

You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Class 3 of 4: Brakes.

Courses are held at CBN in the evenings once a week from 6:30 to 8:30PM. Classes combine “The Lesson” of the day and a hands-on application of what is taught (your chance to fix your bike yourself!).

Bring your bike to this class!

More info on Wenches!

Come out to CBN's Annual General Meeting! You can join CBN to become a voting member. Members are important to help decide the future of our non-profit organization.

We are also looking for board nominations. Please contact us with your expression of interest.

Location: 761 Queen Street West. Polls open at 3:00 pm, with the meeting beginning at 7:00 pm.

At this meeting, elect new Directors to the CBN Board, reflect on CBN's activities and accomplishments of the past year, and review plans for the coming year. The meeting will be followed by an informal member reception and refreshments.

AGM ACTIVITIES

• Welcome & Annual Report (at 7 p.m.)
• Financial Report
• Outlook/Planning for the Coming Year
• General Questions and Answers
• Board Election
• Announcement of New Board
• Meeting adjournment
• Members Reception/Social

Bike Repair: Bearings and Wheeltruing

We are now offering classes in bike repair that build on our introductory (‘Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair') class. Registrants should be familiar and comfortable with the subject of that class before taking the intermediate class(es).

The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide an intimate, focused, learning environment. The number of participants is limited to 6 per class.

The instructors are qualified professionals. The class outline is structured and focused to cover as much as possible in a relatively short amount of time. As a beginner to bike repair, we expect you will learn a lot and come away feeling much more comfortable with the workings of your machine. It is also an ideal refresher for someone who has taken a class in the past, or has some limited, but spotty experience. You will almost certainly learn some new techniques and tricks.

Intermediate Workshops 1 and 2 do not have to be taken together or in order.

Please bring your bike if possible.

You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

The class location is: CBN Intersection, 761 Queen Street West, Toronto.

Class 4 of 4: Gears and Drivetrain.

Wenches with Wrenches brings women together in a safe, non-competitive and friendly learning environment. The workshops are run by women for women because, many times, women are just more comfortable learning from other women.

Bring your bike to this class!

More info on Wenches!

Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair Workshops
The flat-fix classes consist of:
*there will be a demonstration of tube repair and installation.
A brief discussion of:
* Bike fit
* General safety issues (loose parts, damage, etc)
* Lubrication

For more information contact:
Phone: 416-504-2918

Address:
CBN is located at 761 Queen Street West, Toronto (at Euclid, south side of Queen Street in a converted church).

Night Rider Seminar by Urban Bike Survival Labs (UBSL.ca)

To ride is an instinct. To survive is a necessity. Don’t get stuck inside when the sun goes down, get on your bikes and ride! See how simple it is to build your own quality LED light and tips for survival while riding at night.

UBSL (Urban Bike Survival Labs) is a small collective of engineers with a passion for bikes. Together with the Community Bicycle Network and the Toronto Cyclists Union, they will be putting on a seminar in May to teach you how to make your own LEDs.

They have invented the first Integrated Electrical System (IES) for urban bikes. Lights are no longer aftermarket afterthoughts. They are embedded directly into the bike.

Learn how to make your own high-powered LED light! Learn how to embed them in your bike.
Led technology has evolved rapidly in recent years. Most lights on the market are still poorly made and easily stolen. UBSL engineers will teach you how to make your own LED assembly that costs less and works better than the store bought blinkies.