Archive for February, 2009

Wrenching Wednesdays

February 18, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
March 4, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
March 11, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
March 18, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
March 25, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
April 1, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
April 8, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
April 15, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM
April 22, 2009
6:30 PMto9:30 PM

Bicycle Repair Clinics

6:30 pm every Wednesday, every month
at our Steel Yard headquarters (27 Sims Ave. Providence)
$5-10 sliding scale, no one turned away
BYOB (Bring your own bike)

A four-week rotation, beginning on the first Wednesday of every month. All are open to all skill levels and can be attended in any order.

1st Weds: Basics for Beginners
Identifying parts and tools, diagnosing common problems and things you should know before buying a bike. We will also cover how to change tires and fix flats.

2nd Weds: Cables & Housing
Installing, adjusting and tightening derailleur and brake cables. Learn how to fix skipping gears and rubbing brake pads.

3rd Weds: Cups, Cones & Bearings
Overhauling and rebuilding cup and cone bottom brackets, hubs, and headsets. Identifying when problems are present and whether they need a simple adjustment or a more involved overhaul.

4th Weds: Wheels & Spokes
How to true a wheel and replace broken spokes.

Comments

« Previous Page « Previous Page Next entries »