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Tuesday August 18, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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 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.

Wednesday August 19, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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.

Tuesday August 25, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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 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.

Wednesday August 26, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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.

Monday September 07, 2009
(all day)

We will be closed for Labour Day Monday.

Tuesday September 08, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

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 always runs 7pm to 10pm

    Price: $30 + g.s.t.= $31.50

  • Wednesday September 09, 2009
    Start: 6:30 pm
    End: 8:30 pm

    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 on Wenches!

    Monday September 14, 2009
    Start: 7:00 pm
    End: 10:00 pm

    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 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.