4 part Series in September - Official Park Tool Bike Maintenance Class

Get lucky by signing up for our Official Park Tool Curriculum Maintenance Class! Covering basic bicycle maintenance and repair.

About this Event

Lucky Bikes Re-Cyclery - Official Park Tool Maintenance Class

Join us at Lucky Bikes Re-Cyclery and get ready to roll up your sleeves for some hands-on experience with bike repairs and maintenance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, this class is perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their bike maintenance skills and don't want to wait on the long summer turn around times! We strongly encourage students to bring their own bicycles for a tailored educational experience.

Classes are limited to 6 students. Each session will occur every Tuesday & Wednesday, from 6pm-8pm, over the course of two consecutive weeks.

August Dates: September 16, September 17, September 23, & September 24

Please reach out to ryan@luckytoride.org if you have any additional questions or concerns regarding the class, material, or anything Lucky to Ride!If paying in cash, please call or stop by Lucky Bikes to secure your spot!

Location: Lucky Bikes Re-Cyclery, 4394 South Federal Boulevard, Englewood, CO 80110

Agenda

*There is a $15 charge from Eventbrite for cancellations

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
September 16. Class 1: Introduction to Bike Components, Tires, & Tubes

Info: How to change a tube

How to change a tire

How to tell if your tire needs to be replaced

How to select the right tire (Size, type, tread pattern, etc)

Tubeless tires and setup demonstration

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
September 17. Class 2: Drivetrains & Cable Tension

Info: Different kinds of chain, How to select & size a chain, How to use barrel adjusters,

How cable tension works,

How to adjust your derailleurs tension,

How to adjust the high and low limit screws,

How to adjust the B-Limit screw,

Troubleshooting derailleur hangers

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
September 23. Class 1: Wheels, Hubs, Spoke Tension & Truing

Info: What are spokes? What is spoke tension and how does it work?

What is a Hub?

How to adjust tension on spokes, How to adjust hubs, how to check wheel balance

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
September 24. Class 4: Brakes, Cockpit, & Conclusion

Info: Brake adjustments, common brake issues, pad replacements, pad wear, ergonomic cockpits, setting up front and rear suspension, Park Tool certification

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