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This is a 6 week | This is a 6 week series intended for all skill/knowledge levels. Each class will have a hands on portion so bring your bike in, stands will be provided. If you can't, don't worry, each class will have relevant demo bikes and components on hand. Tools will be limited so bring in your own if you have them. | ||
==Lesson Overviews== | ==Lesson Overviews== | ||
Revision as of 08:20, 7 March 2011
This is a 6 week series intended for all skill/knowledge levels. Each class will have a hands on portion so bring your bike in, stands will be provided. If you can't, don't worry, each class will have relevant demo bikes and components on hand. Tools will be limited so bring in your own if you have them.
Lesson Overviews
- Week 1, Introduction and Flat Repair
- Week 2, Basic Fit, Component Materials, and Brake System
- Week 3, Bearings: Adjustment and Overhaul
- Week 4, Drive Train
- Week 5, Shifting
- Week 6, Wheels: Overview, Free-hub Disassembly, and Truing
Online Resources
Sheldon Brown - More than you'll ever want to know about bikes. Park Tool Repair Help - World class tool company with great, straight forward how-to's. WABA - Washington Area Bicycle Association. Awesome people, awesome resource.
Offline Resources
Your local bike shop! Go support them!