Workshop 2: Bike Repair - Bearings, Wheels and Drive train.

Aug 27 2008 - 7:00pm
Aug 27 2008 - 10:00pm

3 hrs, $30, 6 participants max.

Bearing Adjustment: Review (from basic class) of how to identify need for adjustment. How to adjust, how to identify need for overhaul (but not how to). Demonstration and hands-on.

Spoke Replacement and Wheel Truing: Very basic introduction to minor wheel truing and how to replace a spoke (barring other damage). Demonstration only.

Chain wear check and how to identify need for replacement of drive train (chain/cogs/chainring/pulleys), sizing of chain, lubrication. Demonstration (with hands-on if time permits).

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.

Registration is required with a $10 deposit. You are not registered until confirmed in person with the deposit in our hands.

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

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