Basic Bike Mechanics - Learn to do it yourself!

These bike 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.

Payment for the class gives you a one year membership to Community Cycles which gives you access to our community bike shop, tools, parts and expertise. Participants may NOT work on their personal bikes during class time but are welcome to work on them during open shop hours.

When
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The November class is full but you can register for the class beginning January 21st using the form below.

Capacity: 12 participants

Register online here

Class fee: $160 includes:

• 6 sessions; basic mechanics concepts
• a copy of Zinn and the Art of Road/Mountain Bike Maintenance
• one year membership to Community Cycles

Drop In Fee - $40/ session: does not include book nor membership.

Classes will be held at
Community Cycles
2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000
Boulder, CO 80301

Week 1 - Wrenching I: Bikes, tools, and shop orientation

• Types of bicycles, their parts and systems
• Tools
• Our shop

Week 2 - Tires & Tubes, How to fix a flat tire

• Types of Tubes, Tires, and Rim strips
• Rim Wear and damage
• Seating a tire

Week 3 - Wheels & Hubs

• How wheels work and how they wear
• Types of spoke patterns and 'aero' wheels
• Using a truing stand to heal rim 'kicks'

Week 4 - Power! Get down with the Drive Train

• Torque As a concept
• Chains and Cogs; gear ratios
• Cranks and Chainrings
• Freewheels, Cassettes & Cogs

Week 5 - Shifters and Derailleurs

• Why Derail?
• Types of set-ups
• Derailleur housing runs & torque
• How they work
• How to adjust

Week 6 - Brakes!!! Faster Bikes, Quicker Stops

• Brake cable housing runs & torque
• Ways to Stop - Types of brakes
• Troubleshooting
• Adjusting Brakes