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Revision as of 23:11, 6 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
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.
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 ever want to know about flat tires: Sheldon Brown Tells All