Mechanic Workshops for February and March

We are starting the new year off with an expanded series of mechanical classes beginning February 6th.

  • Flat-fix / Basic Tune-up Workshop - Feb. 6, 7-10 pm
  • Flat-fix / Basic Tune-up Workshop - Feb. 13, 7-10 pm
  • Wheel Building Workshop A - Feb. 20, 7-10 pm
  • Wheel Building Workshop B - Feb. 27, 7-10 pm
  • Flat-fix / Basic Tune-up Workshop - March 5, 7-10 pm
  • Flat-fix / Basic Tune-up Workshop - March 12, 7-10 pm
  • Wheel Building Workshop 1 of 2 - March 19, 7-10 pm
  • Wheel Building Workshop 2 of 2 - March 26, 7-10 pm

Email us as soon as possible to register for one of the dates listed above, or contact us immediately if your plans have changed so that we might fill the spot.

Price: $30 per person per class. Registration is required with a cash deposit of $10 at our office, 761 Queen St. West between 2-6pm Monday to Friday. A maximum of 6 people per class will be accepted.

The wheel building workshops will teach with standard wheels. Participants must take both classes. If you register at least 3 weeks in advance you can purchase rims, hubs and spokes through CBN, otherwise you will be contacted for what you need to bring.

You will probably get dirty, so dress accordingly!

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.

Cash only (exact amounts please!) We will attempt to provide payment alternatives in the near future. Taxes are included.

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