Basic Bike Maintenance Classes
Learn how to keep your ride rolling with our basic bike maintenance classes. Let us introduce you to the art of maintaining these simple, elegant and useful machines.
Cascade offers three different basic maintenance classes -- take one or all three.
Click on "view open maintenance classes" to view and register for upcoming classes. Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions.
Fix a Flat
Learn this simple and important skill to minimize delays the next time your tire fizzles. We’ll take the mystery out of wheel and tire removal, patching a tube and putting it all back together. Learn what tools to carry for a quick and speedy repair. Our class is hands-on your bike -- so bring it along. We’ll send you home with patch kit and a step by step guide for the next encounter with a flat tire.
Two-hour session: $30 for members $35 for non-members
Chains and Derailleurs
Learn basic methods for working on chains and derailleurs that will keep your drivetrain and shifting system in tip top shape. We’ll cover chain maintenance, derailleur adjustment and troubleshooting system problems. This is a hands-on-your-bike class, so bring it along with a multitool if you’ve got one -- we will have tools available if you don’t. You will go home with a smoother shifting bike and our new refresher how-to guide booklet.
Two-and-a-half-hour session: $35 for members $40 for non-members
Brakes, Wheels and Tires
Learn basic methods for working on various types of rim brakes. We’ll cover rim care and cleaning, brake pad inspection, cleaning, adjustment and replacement. We’ll also cover how to inspect spokes for correct tension and tires for wear. Bring your bike and any tools you have -- we’ll have tools on hand if you don’t. Take home our new refresher guide booklet for your ongoing home repairs.
Two-and-a-half-hour session: $35 for members $40 for non-members
Coming soon -- Disc brake maintenance
Work on your own cable actuated disc brakes. We’ll cover adjustment, alignment, caliper replacement and re-assembly.
Registration Details
Pre-registration required. $5 late fee applies if registering within five days of class.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds unless class is cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Registration may be transferred to someone else or to another date if arrangements are made within the calendar year.
COST: See individual class listings.
CLASS SIZE: minimum 5; maximum 8
Click on "view open maintenance classes" to view and register for upcoming classes. Contact the Classes Coordinator with questions.
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