I need some basic instruction about bike repair and I'm looking for a shop/organization that might be offering a seminar etc. Any info is appreciated.
Can anyone recommend a good bike repair class?
Sun, 07/16/2006 - 7:28pm
Sun, 07/16/2006 - 10:31pm
#1
5BBC:
http://5bbc.org/repair.shtml
NYU used to offer one in their continuing ed catalog– I taught it a couple of times.
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 6:51am
#2
Just a few weeks away
"For each Sunday in August, there will be a 4 week workshop series sponsored by the NYCC. Not only will you learn to repair your bicycle, but also to properly maintain it. You may sign up for any or all of the classes. Details may be found here:
NYCC Bicycle Maintenance Classes"
Mon, 07/17/2006 - 12:44pm
#3
RAB mechanics workshop
Recycle-a-Bicycle has a thursday volunteer class at it's DUMBO location; you work on their bikes, so you are contributing to something worthwhile as you learn. (Also a women's workshop on Tuesday nights.)
Wed, 07/19/2006 - 12:33pm
#4
NYCC Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
- Sunday, 6 August 2006 – Basics and Consumables
- Bicycle cleaning and polishing for city dwellers
- Flat repair
- Gear adjustment
- Replacing chain
- Replacing cassette
- Replacing chain rings
- Sunday, 13 August 2006 – Truing and Tuning Cables and Wires
- Replacing brake and gear cables and housing
- Adjust brakes
- Revisit adjust gearing
- Wrapping handlebars
- Truing wheels
- Sunday, 20 August 2006 – Getting Greasy
- Saddle adjust
- Seatpost install and repack
- Pedal maintenance
- Hub maintenance
- Headset maintenance
- Stem and fork maintenance
- Handlebars adjustment
- Bottom brackets and cranks
- Sunday, 27 August 2006 – Wheel Building
- Wheel building - start to finish
Wed, 07/19/2006 - 1:38pm
#5
These classes are an excellent idea, but I can't help but think the timing is a little off. Are the classes going to be repeated during the fall/winter when people are less likely to be spending the day outdoors?
Wed, 07/19/2006 - 1:55pm
#6
outdoors
The classes are in the afternoon, late enough to get a ride in for the day and are held outdoors unless the weather is inclement.
There are no plans for the fall/winter. Counter-points: Fall is century season. As for winter - learning and retaining such knowledge is better when you can actually ride and have an immediate need to maintain the bike.
Wed, 07/19/2006 - 2:48pm
#7
These classes look great! Thank you for offering them to the club, but I will be on vacation for the first two (the ones I really need to attend!)
This is a very valuable service to the club. Thanks!
