Learn how to properly disassemble, clean and completely rebuild a bicycle. A great introduction to basic mechanics and bicycle knowledge.
This class is appropriate for beginners and intermediate skill levels.
The BICAS Build-A-Bike class teaches the fundamentals of mechanics and bicycle repair to students interested in expanding their knowledge of the bicycle and how it works. With small class sizes and experienced instructors, this class will build your confidence around tools and bicycle repair.
Experience: Beginner - Intermediate Age: 13 years and up
Course description:
In pairs, students take apart and rebuild a BICAS project bicycle. During this 5 day class, we rebuild bearing systems, replace cables and housing for breaks and shifters, install chains and properly adjust derailleurs. Upon completion of this fun course, each student receives a $45 BICAS credit to spend on shop time to fix up their own bicycle.
Course Outline: Introduction to BICAS Fix a Flat, tubes and tires Hubs and Wheels Headsets Bottom Brackets Basic wheel truing Brakes Drive-train and shifting
Test Ride!
When
January 20th, 2018 12:00 PM to February 17th, 2018 4:00 PM
Location
BICAS Classroom 2001 N 7TH AVE Tucson, AZ85705 United States