Apparently, every mechanic has a favorite thing or two to work on.
Nad is all about brakes and bearings.
On a rainy Saturday morning, Nad was on hand to help a few folks practice & perfect their brake maintenance skills.
He’ll be back for bearings on 10/22, rain or shine!
Our Fall Workshop Series is rolling!
Bring a friend and maybe a bike, and let’s get into it!
See schedule and info below, watch Facebook for event invites..
Gears and shifters
Saturday October 15, 11am-2pm (might start later because of the Tweed Ride..check Facebook!!)
Instructor – Andy Dyson
Description: Changing gears is perhaps one of the most misunderstood parts of bicycle riding. We’ll walk you through how gear/shifter/derailleur systems work, proper shifting technique, and how you can make adjustments to make gear-shifting smoother and faster. We’ll do a complete shifter/gear system setup from start to beginning – it’s a quick process and you can repeat it at home to keep your bike shifting crisply. We’ll also cover common problems with shifter/gear systems, like worn cables, worn gear teeth, worn chains, etc.
Suggested donation of $10.
Wheels and Bearing systems
Saturday October 22, 11am-2pm
Instructor – Dan Wagner (Nad)
Description: Learn about the different parts that comprise a bicycle wheel and how/why they work – rims, spokes, nipples, hubs, axles, bearings and more. Learn how to inspect and true bicycle wheels, rebuild bearings/axles in wheel hubs. Bearings are also found in the bottom bracket and headset – we’ll cover how to inspect, clean, and service those assemblies as well. Wear old clothes – you will be working with greasy bicycle parts!
Suggested donation of $10.
3-Speed Hubs
Saturday October 29, 11am-2pm
Instructor – Andy Dyson
Description: Real Sturmey Archer and Shimano 3-Speed Hubs will be opened up and their mysteries will be uncovered and explored!
Suggested donation of $10.
Wheelbuilding
Saturday November 5, 11am-2pm
Instructor – Nate Pinney
Handbuilt bicycle wheels can be stronger and lighter than machine-built wheels, and wheelbuilders can ride satisfied knowing that they laced every spoke and twisted every last nipple! (that’s part of a bike wheel, no kidding) Participants will learn how to select rims and hubs and calculate proper spoke lengths when building wheels from scratch. We’ll learn about concepts like dish, torque transfer, spoke tension, and lacing patterns. Then each participant will lace and true one complete bicycle wheel that FCCB can use on donated bikes that have missing or broken wheels. Instructor Nate Pinney can also offer advice on how to choose components and select spokes for your own bombproof (or lighter-than-air) dream-wheels.
Required: pre-registration (up to 7 seats only) and pre-payment of $35 fee to cover materials order