Mechanics’ Classes: Round II

This month we’ll be offering a limited number of mechanics’ classes.  If you’d like to learn the basics of bike repair, we have a course that suits your level of skill and desire to learn. Bring your own bike.

Mechanics’ Classes Info

Dates: Basic Class     September 10^th, 6:30pm to aprox. 9:00pm

Advanced Class        September 10^th, 6:30pm- 9:30pm, and September 11^th, 6:30pm – 10:30pm

Basic Class covers: Shop Tool Use and Basics Tires and Tubes Emergency field repairs

This class is ideal for someone who wants to be able to do basic, regular maintenance.  Great for commuters and enthusiasts.  Participants will also receive a one-time 10% discount on basic maintenance items: Lubes and Cleaners Tire Levers Patch kits Multi-tools Small Seat Bags Spare Tubes

Cost: $35 +materials; $20 holds a place

Advanced Class: This class covers the same material as the basic class, plus all the basic skills necessary to perform a tune-up and get a mechanically sound bike functioning the way it should.  Cost of the class includes tuition and a copy of the Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bike Repair.  Participants will receive a one-time 10% discount on tools ordered through the shop,  and after using the tools we keep in the shop they should have a good idea of what they might want for themselves.

Cost: $75+ materials; $40 holds a place

Both classes are a great deal, but we’d certainly suggest the advanced class to anyone who is interested in it.  Since the Park manual is included in the price, you’re really getting 7 hours of instruction for the price of a single tune-up.  It’s a real value.

We’re limiting each class to just six participants, so sign up soon.  Look for more classes in the future.  We’ll likely be adding an even more advanced course that will tackle hub, headset, and bottom bracket overhaul and possibly a course on shock maintenance.