Flat-fix/Intro to Bike Repair Workshops

Feb 10 2009 - 7:00pm
Feb 10 2009 - 10:00pm

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):

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2008
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2008
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2009
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2009
  • Wednesday, February 18, 2009