About this Event
Class Description
Bicycles are the most mechanically efficient transportation mode ever invented - and require only a few basic tools to perform most maintenance. This course will introduce students to the primary parts of bicycles, their function, and proper adjustment. The focus of this course will be pre-ride safety check-ups, common issues, and preventative maintenance. Skills learned in this course will give students a comprehensive understanding of their bicycle’s basic needs. This will bring more riding confidence, elongate your bike’s lifetime, and save money at the shop!
Students are encouraged to bring their own bikes!
Learning Objectives
- Types of bikes and uses
- ABC safety quick check
- Proper tire pressure
- Fixing a flat
- Cleaning chains on the bike
Time permitting, the Instructor will cover:
- Brake adjustments
- Urban locking strategies
- Bike fit
- Replacing grips
Instructor - Mel Rath @melrathy17
Mel is the assistant in the bike shop & finishing shops at A2, and has been a member for about 8 months. She is so excited to resuscitate the intro to bicycle maintenance course, and is open to any other ideas for bike shop classes! She works remotely in Brookline at her day job as a design engineer for a solar farm developer and operator.
Target Audience
Bike owners (or lovers) who want to learn more about proper care of their vehicle! Students with bikes are also welcome to bring new grips to replace.
Your Ticket Includes
- Bike pumps, chain tools, patches, and a bicycle for demo.
- Access to A2's Flex Space in our Antwerp building and tools for the duration of the session.
Class Policies
Attire: Closed toed shoes and clothes students don't mind getting grease on
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Event venue & nearby stays
Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States
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