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More than you ever want to know about flat tires: [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/flats.html Sheldon Brown Tells All]
More than you really need to know: [http://www.sheldonbrown.com/flats.html Sheldon Brown Tells All]


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Revision as of 01:39, 7 March 2011

This page will summarize what was gone over in each class and have links to further reading.

Week 1: Introduction and Flat Repair

What was covered

Component Identification and Basic Terminology

Bikediagram.gif

Drive Side and Non-drive Side

How to talk about gearing

Right-hand vs Left-hand Threading

Almost every threaded component on a bike is going to be right-hand threaded, which means that turning it clockwise will tighten it and turning it counter-clockwise will loosen it. Pedals and bottom bracket cups are examples where you would run into left-hand threaded components. To identify the handedness of a component hold it in front of you as in the picture below. The direction that the threads slant up too corresponds to the components handedness.

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Left-handed Right-handed

Cleaning and lubing the chain

Flat Repair

  • Understanding brake and wheel quick release mechanisims
  • How to remove a tire with tirelevers
  • Identifying puncture source (don't forget to keep everything lined up!)
  • Patching


Hands On

Repairing flat tires on demo wheels.


Resources

More than you really need to know: Sheldon Brown Tells All