Basic Bike Maintenance: On The Road Fixes

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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category

Education

Event Overview

Ever had your ride ruined by a flat tire? Ever wondered why your brakes scream like a banshee? Bicycle maintenance can be a wide-ranging subject, but in this class we will teach you some basic repair techniques and advise you on how to maintain your two-wheeled friend.

As is the case with any machine, with regular use your bicycle will get dirty and parts will eventually wear out causing malfunctions and breakdowns. Part one of this class discusses preemptive maintenance and will include cleaning your components, tightening nuts and bolts and lubricating the parts that need it. This process will also familiarize you, the user, with some bicycle jargon as well as all the various parts of the bicycle.

Part two will cover the tire and tube basics. We will teach you how to patch a tube, replace a tube and tire and discuss the differences between different styles and uses of tires. We will also show you some basic tools that you should carry with you on your rides so that you can be self-sufficient. Your new-found knowledge might even help another cyclist on your next ride!

So get ready to get your learn on and stop feeling intimidated by your bicycle or your mechanic! Us mechanics might use a host of words that don't mean anything to you, but after this class you will no longer be left in the dark (after you got a flat and the sun has set and you're miles from the closest help). Feel confident on your next ride knowing that you can fix whatever comes your way!

Minimum age

All ages welcome

Prerequisites

You must be willing to get your hands dirty, but don't worry, we have some fantastic soap!

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Sasha moved to San Francisco with the plan to put his graphic design and photography education to use. He got a job as a bicycle mechanic at a rental company to make some money while he found himself a "real" job. After fixing the abused rental fleet for a year, he decided to dive into the bicycle industry full time and became a part owner of Citizen Chain.

At this point, he has worked on so many bicycles he has lost count. He works on and has experience with many types of bikes, including road, mountain, cross, more tandems than your average mechanic, recumbents, vintage, collectable, custom and everything else in between.