Sunday Series Classes
Bike Mechanics Classes
We offer beginner’s Adult Basic Bike Mechanics classes on Sunday evenings.
Here’s a description of the course:
The course is six weeks, giving each student 12 hours of class time.
Week 1 – Tubes, tires and flats
In this intro to the course we will discuss tube and tire selection and sizing, and have a thorough exercise in patching a flat.
Week 2 – Hubs and bearings
An introduction to cup and cone bearing systems. We will disassemble, clean and reassemble the hub of a wheel.
Week 3 – Wheel truing
How to prepare your wheel and make spoke nipple adjustment to make a lateral true and straighten the rim of your wheel.
Week 4 – The Drivetrain (chains, chainrings, cranks, bottom brackets)
Learn how to remove, clean and fit a chain, how to remove cranks and replace a chainwheel or a bottom bracket.
Week 5 – Brakes, cables and housings
Learn how to replace your cables and housings and how to make the basic adjustments to make your brakes work better.
Week 6 – Derailleurs
Demystify one of the more complex components of your bicycle by learning its basic adjustments.
If you are interested in a single class see our Drop-In Classes
Each session has two class times:
A: 5 pm – 7 pm
B: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost is $75 for all 6 classes.
Volunteering can be done in advance to pay for these classes.
Email classes@bike-pgh.org to find out more if you are interested in this option.
Adult Basic Bike Mechanics Classes
Schedule 2010
Session I
Week 1 – Sunday, March 28th
Week 2 – Sunday, April 4th
Week 3 – Sunday, April 11th
Week 4 – Sunday, April 18th
Week 5 – Sunday, April 25th
Week 6 – Sunday, May 2th
Registration starts March 1st
Session II
Week 1 – Sunday, May 9th
Week 2 – Sunday, May 16th
Week 3 – Sunday, May 23th
Week 4 – Sunday, May 30th
Week 5 – Sunday, June 6th
Week 6 – Sunday, June 13th
Registration starts April 10th
Session III
Week 1 – Sunday, June 20th
Week 2 – Sunday, June 27th
Week 3 – Sunday, July 4th
Week 4 – Sunday, July 11th
Week 5 – Sunday, July 18th
Week 6 – Sunday, July 25th
Registration starts May 22nd
Session IV
Week 1 – Sunday, August 1st
Week 2 – Sunday, August 8th
Week 3 – Sunday, August 15th
Week 4 – Sunday, August 22nd
Week 5 – Sunday, August 29th
Week 6 – Sunday, September 5th
Registration starts July 3th
Session V
Week 1 – Sunday, September 12th
Week 2 – Sunday, September 19th
Week 3 – Sunday, September 26th
Week 4 – Sunday, October 3rd
Week 5 – Sunday, October 110th
Week 6 – Sunday, October 17th
Registration starts August 16th
The course is designed to give students the basic knowledge that they need to move onto more complex repairs and systems. Since each class follows in a logical succession, it is recommended that you attend every class. Bring yourself, a willingness to learn, and a pen and paper if you want to take notes. You may also bring in your own bicycle to work on (it’s a good chance to tune it up), but your bicycle must be similar to the course material (simply ask the instructor).
Register for Adult Basic Bike Mechanics Class
Our registration is done through Google Checkout. To register simply click the buy now button below for either class A (5:00pm) or class B (7:30pm) Enter your debit/credit card info, name address, phone number and email. If you wish to register but do not want to pay online, email us at: classes@bike-pgh.org
Class size is limited and it usually fills up. It is first come first serve. The first 12 people signed up after the registration has started will have their debit/credit card charged. At this point registration will be confirmed. All those who come in later will be on the waiting list and will not be charged unless a space opens up for them.
Registration for the fourth session begins on July 3th. You can only register for the August 1st – September 5th classes and only after this date.
Questions? Can’t pay online? Email us classes@bike-pgh.org
