‘Tis the season to turn the wrenches..
November 30, 2010
Cold, wet weather is blowing into WNC… The kind of stuff that’s miserable to ride in (unless you’re a Cyclocross Junkie) but presents a fine opportunity to service your bike indoors. Here at Pro Bikes we’re happy to do the work for you, but over the past few months we’ve had a number of inquires about offering service classes. Well, you asked and you shall receive! Starting tomorrow, December 1st, Pro Bikes will be offering service classes. Below you’ll find a breakdown (no pun intended) of the schedule and classes:
Pro Bikes Winter 2010 – 2011 Classes
“The Basics” December 2010, every Wednesday 6-8pm
- Introduction to the bicycle as a machine of systems, basic service instruction.
Frame/Fork/Headset. Wheels. Brakes. Drivetrain: definitions and identification.
Shop Time: removing wheels, changing flat tires, tire inflation, lubing and cleaning chain, checking bearing adjustment, proper bicycle cleaning techniques.
“The Tune Up” January 2011, Wednesdays 6-8pm
- Full Tune-Up on participant’s personal bicycle to performed during duration of class. Participants should possess comprehension of bicycle covered in “the basics.” Class will primarily be a “lab,” emphasis is hands-on instruction. Since class is one month, expect to have bicycle out of service until class completion. Disc brake bleeds and fork overhaul not to be instructed due to time constraints, additional instruction considered upon request.
Week 1: Basic Frame, Fork Cleaning and Inspection. Wheels: “the Heart of the Bicycle.” Tire removal/install. Cassette/Freewheel removal/install. Hub Adjustment. Wheel Tension and Truing.
Week 2: Brakes: Lever and Caliper pivot service, Cable replacement and/or lubrication. Pad replacement and/or adjustment.
Week 3: Drivetrain: Crankset and Bottom Bracket inspection, adjustment and/or replacement. Chain inspection and/or replacement. Cassette/Freewheel inspection and/or replacement. Shift Cable replacement and/or lubrication, Derailleur adjustment.
Week 4: Finish up Wk. 3 if ness. Headset bearing adjustment and/or replacement. Test ride and subsequent fine-tuning. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting.
The basics class will cost $20 and allows the participants a one-time (evening of or day following class) discount of 20% off of tools, repair stands and flat changing gear like pumps/CO2 inflation, patch kits, tubes and seat bags. The tune-up class will cost $120 with the same discount mentioned above good for the duration of the one month class.
Please spread the word to interested friends, co-workers, jogging buddies, family members, or anyone else you’d feel would benefit from the sacred knowledge that is bicycle maintenance and repair!
If this all sounds awesome, please RSVP the day you’d like to enroll in the basics, or let me know if you’re good for the tune-up. Please direct questions and RSVPs to Dave at Pro Bikes, 828 253-2800 or westsideprobikes@gmail.com
