Build A Bike (3 of 8)
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…
Build A Bike (2 of 8)
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…
Build A Bike (1 of 8)
Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. We cover overhauling and adjusting bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, wheel truing, brake, shifter and derailleur adjustment…
606 Bike Jam
Saturday, August 3rd will be the 2nd Annual 606 Bike Jam—a bicycle event promoting community youth empowerment around the Bloomingdale Trail. It will be hosted by the 606 Trail Ambassadors,…
Build A Bike (8 of 8)
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,…
Build A Bike (7 of 8)
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…
Build A Bike (6 of 8)
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…
Build A Bike (5 of 8)
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…
Build A Bike (4 of 8)
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…