Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived! Work on your bike in a relaxed,[...]
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Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Share tips and an instructor will be there to help. Instructor’s assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. You should be familiar with the repairs you plan to work on.
The shop gets busy! Please be mindful of those waiting for a stand and do your repairs in a timely fashion. You must take your bicycle with you at the end of the workshop whatever its condition, so please keep in mind the total time required for your project before you begin.
Tools and bike stands are provided. We have a lot of used parts available or you may purchase new parts and accessories from our sales shop.
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Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived! Work on your bike in a relaxed,[...]
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Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Share tips and an instructor will be there to help. Instructor’s assistance will be limited by time and the total number of participants. You should be familiar with the repairs you plan to work on.
The shop gets busy! Please be mindful of those waiting for a stand and do your repairs in a timely fashion. You must take your bicycle with you at the end of the workshop whatever its condition, so please keep in mind the total time required for your project before you begin.
Tools and bike stands are provided. We have a lot of used parts available or you may purchase new parts and accessories from our sales shop, Ciclo Urbano.
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Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived! Work on your bike in a relaxed,[...]
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Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!
Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Share tips and an instructor will be there to help. Instructor’s assistance will be limited by time and the total number of participants. You should be familiar with the repairs you plan to work on.
The shop gets busy! Please be mindful of those waiting for a stand and do your repairs in a timely fashion. You must take your bicycle with you at the end of the workshop whatever its condition, so please keep in mind the total time required for your project before you begin.
Tools and bike stands are provided. We have a lot of used parts available or you may purchase new parts and accessories from our sales shop, Ciclo Urbano.
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Week 8 we finish the course with any additional adjustments that are needed and test rides. This is also a time participants can add accessories such as new bar tape, racks, fenders and lights. We’ll[...]
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Week 8 we finish the course with any additional adjustments that are needed and test rides. This is also a time participants can add accessories such as new bar tape, racks, fenders and lights. We’ll review the 8 week course and participants can give input and feedback to instructors. We’ll celebrate our accomplishments with bikes feeling like new!
Time and date for this class may be subject to change due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Registration is not available for Build-A-Bike classes after week one. Contact [email protected] for info for the next Build-A-Bike course and keep checking the WTB calendar.
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In week seven we will go over shifters and derailleurs. This will include replacing cables and housing as well aschain, cassette and chainrings as needed. We will address how derailleur limits and cable tension effect[...]
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In week seven we will go over shifters and derailleurs. This will include replacing cables and housing as well aschain, cassette and chainrings as needed. We will address how derailleur limits and cable tension effect shifting adjustments. We will cover different kinds of shifters and derailleurs as well as the tools and procedures needed for the various kinds.
Registration is not available for Build-A-Bike classes after week one. Contact [email protected] for info for the next Build-A-Bike course and keep checking the WTB calendar.
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Week six we will be covering Brakes. This will include replacing brake pads, cables and housing as needed as well as adjustments. We will cover different kinds of brakes as well as the tools and procedures[...]
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Week six we will be covering Brakes. This will include replacing brake pads, cables and housing as needed as well as adjustments. We will cover different kinds of brakes as well as the tools and procedures needed for the various kinds.
Registration is not available for Build-A-Bike classes after week one. Contact [email protected] for info for the next Build-A-Bike course and keep checking the WTB calendar.
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Week five we will be truing wheels. Truing a wheel is straightening it by adjusting spoke tension. We will cover the tools and procedures needed to true a wheel as well as spoke replacement if[...]
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Week five we will be truing wheels. Truing a wheel is straightening it by adjusting spoke tension. We will cover the tools and procedures needed to true a wheel as well as spoke replacement if needed. We will also cover removing and reinstalling tires.
Registration is not available for Build-A-Bike classes after week one. Contact [email protected] for info for the next Build-A-Bike course and keep checking the WTB calendar.
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Week four we will be overhauling Hubs. This will include removing wheels from bike, removing freewheel or cassette, disassembly of hub and repacking of bearings and grease. We will replace parts as necessary. We will[...]
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Week four we will be overhauling Hubs. This will include removing wheels from bike, removing freewheel or cassette, disassembly of hub and repacking of bearings and grease. We will replace parts as necessary. We will cover different types of hubs as well as the tools and procedures needed for the various kinds.
Registration is not available for Build-A-Bike classes after week one. Contact [email protected] for info for the next Build-A-Bike course and keep checking the WTB calendar.
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Week three we will be working on Headsets. This will include removal of stem & handlebars and overhauling or replacing headset as needed. We will cover the different types of headsets and stems as well[...]
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Week three we will be working on Headsets. This will include removal of stem & handlebars and overhauling or replacing headset as needed. We will cover the different types of headsets and stems as well as the tools and procedures for the various kinds.
Registration is not available for Build-A-Bike classes after week one. Contact [email protected] for info for the next Build-A-Bike course and keep checking the WTB calendar.
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Week two we will be covering Bottom Brackets. This will include removing pedals, cranks and bottom brackets. Bottom brackets will be overhauled or replaced and reinstalled/adjusted along with cranks and pedals. We will go over[...]
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Week two we will be covering Bottom Brackets. This will include removing pedals, cranks and bottom brackets. Bottom brackets will be overhauled or replaced and reinstalled/adjusted along with cranks and pedals. We will go over different types of bottom brackets and cranks as well as the tools and procedures needed for the various types.
Registration is not available for Build-A-Bike classes after week one. Contact [email protected] for info for the next Build-A-Bike course and keep checking the WTB calendar.
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