 Who Will Benefit:
 Beginner Mechanics
Home Mechanics
Prerequisites:
None - this is an entry level class.
What You Will Learn:
Our Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance course is designed with the beginning mechanic in mind. Here you will learn the basics of maintaining your bicycle, from simple bearing system overhauls to tune-ups. This course will truly make you a self-sufficient cyclist, enabling you to perform most of the common procedures carried out on a day to day basis by bike shop mechanics. The information presented is applicable to all types of bicycles and it is also a great introductory class for anyone who would like a more thorough foundation before taking our Professional Repair and Shop Operation course, though there are no required pre-requisites for that course.
This course is also excellent for fleet mechanics, particularly law enforcement officers, who would like to maintain their fleet in-house rather than rely on a local bike shop. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Some of the topics covered include:
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Bike Fit and Position
Bottom Bracket and Crankset Overhaul/Replacement
Brake System Adjustment and Maintenance
Cable and Housing Replacement and Maintenance
Derailleur System Adjustment and Maintenance
Emergency Roadside Repair
Flat Repair, Tire and Tube Design
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Headset Overhaul/Replacement
Hub Overhaul and Adjustment
Pedal Replacement
Replacing Broken Spokes
Stem and Handlebars
Wheel Truing
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