Upcoming Mechanics Classes 12/23/2011
We'll be offering a wide variety of workshops and classes in the upcoming months. Registration will be through Bainbridge Island Parks & Rec, and space in each program is limited - so sign up early! Upcoming classes include: Basic Bike Mechanics: Wheels & Brakes Fixing flats, patching tubes, brake adjustments, and the basics of wheel maintenance. Class is hands-on, with lots of individual attention and practice. Sunday mornings, 9:00am-11:30am 1/15, 2/19, and 5/6 Basic Bike Mechanics: Drivetrains Adjusting shifting, lubricating chains, understanding all the parts involved. Class is hands-on, and the variety of participants bikes will serve as a general education on the differences between drivetrain systems. Sunday mornings, 9:00am-11:30am 3/4 Bike Mechanics: Open Workshop Here by popular demand, an unstructured workshop. Intended for more advanced mechanics, each student will bring their own project. Hands on instruction and tools will be provided to accomplish each task, and students will have the opportunity to learn by watching each others work. Sunday mornings, 9:00am-11:30am 3/11, 5/13 Bike Mechanics: Custom Wheelbuilding Also here by popular demand, this three part class will cover the entire wheelbuilding process. Students will hear a lecture on wheel design, plan and select parts (1st meeting), then lace the wheel (2nd meeting), and finally tension and true the wheel (3rd and final meeting). Riding on a wheel you built yourself is a special experience! Sunday mornings, 9:00am-11:30am 1/22 - 2/5 - 2/12 |

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