basic bicycle mechanics 1
basic bike mechanics for commuters/bike enthusiasts/anyone who rides bikes and wants to know more about how they work and how to take care of them! (part 1)
details
- when: saturday, april 18th, 2009, from 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2009 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: drake and isabella
lesson plan
1. intro - identifying parts of the bike
2. fixing flats - taking tire on and off, patching tube, and replacing tube
3. bearings systems - adjusting hubs, headset, and bottom bracket
facilitator experience
drake & isabella are both professional bike mechanics at Bikes Not Bombs. drake teaches the shop's Adult Basic Mechanics classes, and Isabella was an assistant instructor with the organization's vocational mechanics education program.
intended audience
everyone who likes to ride bikes!
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