Basic Bike Mechanics - Learn to do it yourself!

These classes are designed to give you a solid understanding of bicycle mechanics and maintenance. Graduates will have the skills and resources necessary to maintain their own bikes.

Enrollment in the six week class gives you a one year membership to Community Cycles, which gives you access to our community bike shop, tools, and expertise. Participants will work on their personal bikes during class time, however please let us know in advance if you will need a shop-owned bike to work on.

Enrollment provides:

• 6 sessions; hands on basic mechanic concepts
• Copy of Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair
• One year membership to Community Cycles

Classes will be held:

Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
March 3 throough April 7, 2010
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Community Cycles
2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301

Capacity: 8 participants

Class Curriculum:

Week 1- Bike overview; cleaning; basic maintenance; how to change flats

Week 2- Wheel: hub adjustment; wheel truing; cassette/freewheel removal

Week 3- Drivetrain components: cranks; bottom brackets; pedals; chain installation

Week 4- Shifting: installing cables/housing; adjusting derailleurs

Week 5- Brakes: installing cables/housing; installing pads, adjusting brakes

Week 6- Controls: stems; handlebars; seatposts; headset overhaul

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