# Event Details - **Event Name**: Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jan, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 30 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: This 5 week mechanic course offers structured instruction and hands on practice on all major systems of the bicycle.About this EventThis 5 week mechanic's course offers participants an introduction to all the major systems on the bicycle through 15 hours of course instruction. Structured classes are taught by experienced bicycle mechanics and combined with supervised hands-on practice. Small class sizes ensure that the program is tailored to the needs and current skills of participants. From beginner to intermediate this program is sure to elevate your skills.Courses are offered in cohorts, on Monday and Friday evenings:Monday 6:30-9:30pmSept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, (no course on Oct 12 for Thanksgiving), 19Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28Friday 6:30-9:30pmSept 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9Oct 16, 23, 28***, Nov 6, 13Nov 20, 27, Dec 4, 11, 18*** = this session is on a Wednesday, as the shop will be hosting our annual Halloween Party on Friday Oct 30th.Night 1 - Intro to bikes + flat fixesThis session covers different types of bikes, a little bit of bike anatomy, frame materials, and bike fit.The basics of flat fixes.Night 2 - Intro to cup-and-cone bearing systemsThis session offers an introduction to bearing systems including hubs, bottom brackets and headsets.Specific focus of this evening is hub overhauls.Night 3 - BrakesIntroduction to the various styles of cable actuated brakes, and how to adjust them.Participants will be familiarized with the processes of cable and housing replacement, and pad replacement and adjustment.Night 4 -ShiftingThe fourth evening offers students an introduction to drivetrains and how derailleurs work.Participants will go over the ins and outs of derailleur adjustment and how to dial in shifting.Night 5 - wheel mechanicsThe final evening will offer an overview of how wheels work, and the importance of wheel function to overall performance.Includes an introduction to radial and lateral wheel truing, dish, and spoke tensioning. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/our-community-bikes-5-week-mechanic-course/100001068346215289 - **Event Categories**: workshops, thanksgiving - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 2429 Main St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 672.36, max: 672.36, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 2429 Main St - **lat**: 49.2632291 - **long**: -123.1012142 - **full address**: 2429 Main St, 2429 Main Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9ccb4f4973e4144dd1c6da7173cfc94771273e1d405105ad83c5b8e6f9097fbd-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf7bede-gmir.jpg?v=1784917220 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course being held? - **A:** Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course takes place on Fri, 03 Jan, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 30 Nov, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 2429 Main St, 2429 Main Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course? - **A:** Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course? - **A:** Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course is organized by Our Community Bikes/PEDAL Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Our Community Bikes: 5 Week Mechanic Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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