2009/2010 Classes now open for registration!
Our fall and winter class sessions are very popular. While we are unable to teach classes during the busy summer season, each winter we teach a number of mechanic classes. Classes emphasize hands on learning and are limited to 4-6 students per class.
Spoke & Sprocket's bicycle repair and maintenance classes are taught at our shop. Spoke & Sprocket supplies stands, tools, and aprons for you to use during the class. Students bring their own bikes to work on. Class students are eligible for a 15% discount on tools, and parts used during the course
Classes run from seven to nine P.M. each evening.
The classes are very popular and fill up fast. You can sign-up online via our shopping cart, or visit us at the store. If you have questions, e-mail us at: class@spokeandsprocket.com.
Woman's Cycle Basics
Four 2 hour sessions 7-9pm
$100.00
Would you like to become more self sufficient out on the road? This is the class for you. Join a small group of like minded woman in a low key, supportive class designed to make you more confident in dealing with your bicycle! Cycle Basics covers maintaining and adjusting, your brake and derailleur systems and basic on the road repairs. Students will learn how to fix a flat tire, basic lubrication, cleaning and adjustment of the bicycle, gear and brake usage, and how to identify problems requiring professional attention.
New for 2009/2010 - four sessions long!
No prior mechanical experience required.
Week 1: Flat repair, how to remove and install your wheels, what to cary on a ride.
Week 2: Deraileur system maintenance & adjsutment.
Week 3: Caliper brake system maintenance & adjustment.
Week 4: Fitting tips, what to cary on a ride, and how to use your gears
Standard Park Tool School
Four 2 hour sessions 7-9pm
$125.00
The Basic Park Tool School is an intermediate class that incorporates the aspects of a tune-up. Topics include lateral wheel truing, brake and gear adjustments, chain replacement and bicycle lubrication.
New for 2009/2010 - includes textbook!
Basic mechanical experience helpful but not required
Week 1: Introduction, flat repair, tire & tube maintenance.
Week 2: Basic drivetrain maintenance.
Week 3: Deraileur system maintenance & adjsutment.
Week 3: Caliper brake system maintenance & adjustment.
Full Park Tool School
Six 2 hour sessions 7-9pm
175.00
An advanced class that covers all aspects of a complete bicycle overhual. Topics include Full drivetrain maintenance, bearing overhual, brake & gear adjustments, lateral wheel truing, cable, chain, cassette replacement. This is our most complete class.
New for 2009/2010 - includes textbook!
Moderate mechanical experience required.
Week 1: Introduction, bearings systems & headset maintenance & bearing adjustment.
Week 2: Hub maintenance & bearing adjustment.
Week 3: Crank, bottom bracket maintenance & adjustment. Chainring replacement.
Week 4: Drivetrain, chain, cassette maintenance & replacement.
Week 5: Deraileur system maintenance & adjsutment.
Week 6: Caliper brake system maintenance & adjustment.
Wheel Building
Four 2 hour sessions 7-9pm
$100.00
Covers complete wheelbuilding from lacing to final tensioning and truing. Topics include Wheel theory, lacing patterns & theory, materials, & tools. Lacing, tensioning, wheel dish, and truing are all covered.
New for 2009/2010 - includes textbook!
Moderate mechanical skill required.
Week 1: Wheelbuilding theory, materials & tools, lacing the rear wheel
Week 2: Lacing the front wheel. Intial tensioning.
Week 3: Lateral & Radial truing.
Week 4: Final tensioning.
