Bicycle Mechanics 101

397 East 200 North,Provo UT 84606

19 October, 2021

Description

Come fine-tune your bike mechanic skills! Are you interested in learning how to repair your own bicycle? Are you wanting to become a better volunteer? Join our Mechanic 101 Course! This course will teach you the basics of bicycle maintenance and repair, helping you feel more confident working on your bike. If you have a an active Bicycle Collective Membership you are allowed to join the class no charge. Be prepared to show your membership at the door. Bikes, tools and materials will be provided. We prefer that personal bikes not be worked on during class time. Attendees will receive 10% off tool purchases (but please be aware that there are bike supply shortages, so your order might take a bit to restock). *This course is for ages 12 and up. If you are younger than 18, you must have a guardian present with you.* Calendar: Aug 31 - ABC’s and PBC Standards Sept 7 - Tubes & TiresSept 14 - Hub ServiceSept 21 - Wheel Truing Sept 28- Brakes Oct 5 - Shifting Smoothly Oct 12 - Chain Oct 19 - Bottom Bracket Oct 26 - Headset Nov 2 - Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Suspension Set Up   Bicycle Collective has made bikes and bike repair accessible to all, regardless of income since 2003. What was once a small-scale workshop in a storage unit is now a state-wide network of five brick and mortar shops (in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, St. George) that repair and distribute donated bikes by the thousands each year.