Modern MTB Technology Class $72
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the new tech on your mountain or gravel bike? With new innovations in the industry, new components can intimidate even seasoned riders and mechanics.
This course is held over 2 session, 3-hours each, and focuses on modern mountain bike, off-road, and all-road gravel technologies including tubeless tires, disc brakes, and 1x drivetrains. Bring your personal MTB to learn how your bicycle works and what actions you can take in order to prolong the life of your bicycle, as well as what to check for when your bicycle is not functioning properly.
Here are some of the topics this course covers:
- Modern MTB vocabulary and common components
- identifying your MTB’s components
- Replenishing tubeless tire sealant
- Adjusting disk brakes
- Maintaining wide range 1x drivetrains
- general upkeep
Prerequisites: Bicycles for this class should have tubeless compatible rims and disc brakes but are not required to have 1x drivetrains. We will focus on upkeep and maintenance techniques particular to this style of bicycle, not setup or installation.
*Please note: Students should bring their own bicycle to this class. Bike must be in general working condition.
BICAS is partnering with Loball Bikes!
In collaboration with Loball Bikes, BICAS will host the Modern MTB in two locations:
- the first session, covering general maintenance, brakes, and drive trains will take place at BICAS
- the second session, covering tubeless tires and fixing flats will take place at Loball Bikes at 2625 East Edison Street
Upcoming Classes:
- Modern MTB p.1 & 2: October 10 (at BICAS) & 17 (at Loball Bikes), 8-11am
Email our education coordinator at education@bicas.org for more information about this class and upcoming dates.
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