The mechanics of Community Bikes invite you to join us this summer for a series of classes on bike mechanics. These are hands-on classes. Each focuses on a particular system of the bicycle. We introduce the basic concepts, some common problems and how to address those problems We spend the rest of the class with students practicing on bicycles. You are encouraged to bring your bike.
Summer 2010 Schedule:
August 21 - How To Fix A Flat & Other Bike Basics
August 28 - Brakes
Sept 4 - Shifters and Derailers
Sept 11 - Bearings and Wheels
All classes are from 11am to 1pm at Community Bikes, 4009 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, located very close to the Joe Rodota bike path. The price is sliding scale $0 to $10 per class. You can take individual classes or the entire series.To sign up or for more information please call 579-5811.We've been teaching these classes for over 2 years now and they have been a success because we've had so many experienced volunteers helping out that we can usually have a 1:3 ratio during the hands-on portion of the class. If you have some experience with bike repair and are interested in helping out, please call about volunteering, we'd love to have your help.
Women's Classes July and August 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
We've offered two women's bike mechanic classes at Community Bikes and in both cases we had more than twice as many people interested as we could accommodate. So this summer we'll be doing a whole series of mechanic classes in the women only format.
Here's what you need to know:
1. Please sign up in advance for any classes you'd like to take by sending an e-mail to Sherry_N_Adams[at]yahoo[dot]com. You are not signed up until you've gotten a confirmation e-mail back from me.
2. Please consider volunteering to help. If you are a woman with bike mechanic skills we could really use your help during the hands-on portion of the class. For each class I also need one volunteer who needn't have mechanic skills who is willing to come early to greet students and help them get their bikes on work stands. Please let me know if you are interested in coming to help out.
3. These classes are a women only time at the shop. The rest of the time we are open to all, if you are not a woman and you are interested in other opportunities at Community Bikes please contact me, I'd be glad to tell you about our other classes and open shop times when you'd be welcome.
4. The classes are free. We teach these as a community service, please 'pay' for these classes by donating your time and skills to the community. Also, Community Bikes always welcomes donations.
5. These are hands on classes. You are encouraged to bring your bike, though it is not required. Each class begins with an introduction to the basics of the topic, and the rest of the class is spent with students working on bikes. I try to have a 1:3 ratio of helpers to students.
6. I've been teaching classes at Community Bikes for 3 years and I have a lot of fun doing it. Please come with patience for me (I don't know everything!), for your self, and other students. Thank you to Janelle Black for volunteering to teach the brakes class and one of the intro classes. My hope is that some of you will take these classes as a starting point to develop your mechanic skills and perhaps will be helping to teach these classes in the future.
7. The classes:
bike care basics
We'll introduce the basics that every bike owner should know. Tire pressure, lubing a chain, what tools to carry with you, and how to fix a flat.
brakes
A basic introduction to common braking systems. We won't cover coaster brakes or hydraulic brakes. We'll talk about the parts of the braking system, common causes of problems with brakes and how to fix them. Focus is on rim brakes, but depending on helpers present may also be able to cover disc brakes.
shifters/derailers
A basic introduction to shifting. How it works, common problems and how to fix those problems.
intro to bearings and wheel truing
I'll introduce you to the basics of these two topics. What and where your bearings are, how to know if they need adjustment, how to make basic adjustments. When a wheel needs truing, the basics of truing a wheel. This class can only provide a cursory introduction to these topics.
For details on class times please contact me at the e-mail address above.
Here's what you need to know:
1. Please sign up in advance for any classes you'd like to take by sending an e-mail to Sherry_N_Adams[at]yahoo[dot]com. You are not signed up until you've gotten a confirmation e-mail back from me.
2. Please consider volunteering to help. If you are a woman with bike mechanic skills we could really use your help during the hands-on portion of the class. For each class I also need one volunteer who needn't have mechanic skills who is willing to come early to greet students and help them get their bikes on work stands. Please let me know if you are interested in coming to help out.
3. These classes are a women only time at the shop. The rest of the time we are open to all, if you are not a woman and you are interested in other opportunities at Community Bikes please contact me, I'd be glad to tell you about our other classes and open shop times when you'd be welcome.
4. The classes are free. We teach these as a community service, please 'pay' for these classes by donating your time and skills to the community. Also, Community Bikes always welcomes donations.
5. These are hands on classes. You are encouraged to bring your bike, though it is not required. Each class begins with an introduction to the basics of the topic, and the rest of the class is spent with students working on bikes. I try to have a 1:3 ratio of helpers to students.
6. I've been teaching classes at Community Bikes for 3 years and I have a lot of fun doing it. Please come with patience for me (I don't know everything!), for your self, and other students. Thank you to Janelle Black for volunteering to teach the brakes class and one of the intro classes. My hope is that some of you will take these classes as a starting point to develop your mechanic skills and perhaps will be helping to teach these classes in the future.
7. The classes:
bike care basics
We'll introduce the basics that every bike owner should know. Tire pressure, lubing a chain, what tools to carry with you, and how to fix a flat.
brakes
A basic introduction to common braking systems. We won't cover coaster brakes or hydraulic brakes. We'll talk about the parts of the braking system, common causes of problems with brakes and how to fix them. Focus is on rim brakes, but depending on helpers present may also be able to cover disc brakes.
shifters/derailers
A basic introduction to shifting. How it works, common problems and how to fix those problems.
intro to bearings and wheel truing
I'll introduce you to the basics of these two topics. What and where your bearings are, how to know if they need adjustment, how to make basic adjustments. When a wheel needs truing, the basics of truing a wheel. This class can only provide a cursory introduction to these topics.
For details on class times please contact me at the e-mail address above.
Spring bike mechanic classes
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The mechanics of Community Bikes invite you to join us this spring for a series of classes on bike mechanics. We volunteer to teach these classes because we think the bicycle is the most excellent form of transportation we know about and being able to maintain and repair these simple and elegant machines brings us great joy. Come join us for some joy.
These are hands-on classes. Each focuses on a particular system of the bicycle. We introduce the basic concepts, some common problems and how to address those problems We spend the rest of the class with students practicing on bicycles. You are encouraged to bring your bike.
Spring 2010 Schedule:
April 3 - How To Fix A Flat & Other Bike Basics
April 10 - Brakes
April 17 - Shifters and Derailers
April 24 - Bearings and Wheels
All classes are from 11am to 1pm at Community Bikes, 4009 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, located very close to the Joe Rodota bike path. The price is sliding scale $0 to $10 per class. You can take individual classes or the entire series.
To sign up or for more information please e-mail
We've been teaching these classes for over 2 years now and they have been a success because we've had so many experienced volunteers helping out that we can usually have a 1:3 ratio during the hands-on portion of the class. If you have some experience with bike repair and are interested in helping out, please send an e-mail about volunteering, we'd love to have your help.
These are hands-on classes. Each focuses on a particular system of the bicycle. We introduce the basic concepts, some common problems and how to address those problems We spend the rest of the class with students practicing on bicycles. You are encouraged to bring your bike.
Spring 2010 Schedule:
April 3 - How To Fix A Flat & Other Bike Basics
April 10 - Brakes
April 17 - Shifters and Derailers
April 24 - Bearings and Wheels
All classes are from 11am to 1pm at Community Bikes, 4009 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, located very close to the Joe Rodota bike path. The price is sliding scale $0 to $10 per class. You can take individual classes or the entire series.
To sign up or for more information please e-mail
We've been teaching these classes for over 2 years now and they have been a success because we've had so many experienced volunteers helping out that we can usually have a 1:3 ratio during the hands-on portion of the class. If you have some experience with bike repair and are interested in helping out, please send an e-mail about volunteering, we'd love to have your help.
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