Title: Wheel Truing
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: Get great at truing wheels in this 3 hour class. Learn how to: quickly identify which spokes to turn and how much to tighten or loosen them, replace spokes, “dish” rear wheels, do emergency work on bent rims. Get both “on-bike” and “in-truing stand” experience. Bring one or several wheels, or use BIKEmpowered-stocked wheels. Includes a PDF file to support your ongoing learning. For students 15 and older. Cost: $40 Class size: 4.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-11-09
End Time: 21:00
Monthly Archive for October, 2009
Title: Basic Bike Repair
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: In 3-hours learn how to: do complete, regular check of your bike’s mechanical safety, easily fix flats (with one tool once), adjust your gears and brakes. I give a complete demo on how to replace your chain and true your wheels. Includes detailed 6 page pdf. Cost: $40.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-12-7
End Time: 21:00
Title: Wheel Truing
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: Get great at truing wheels in this 3 hour class. Learn how to: quickly identify which spokes to turn and how much to tighten or loosen them, replace spokes, “dish” rear wheels, do emergency work on bent rims. Get both “on-bike” and “in-truing stand” experience. Bring one or several wheels, or use BIKEmpowered-stocked wheels. Includes a PDF file to support your ongoing learning. For students 15 and older. Cost: $40 Class size: 4.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-12-8
End Time: 21:00
Title: Overhaul Class
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: Get to the core of your bike. Pull part, repack and adjust your wheel hubs, bottom bracket (front gear bearings) and head set (fork bearings). If you have a sealed (unserviceable) bottom bracket you can choose between re-cabling gears and brakes, or wheel truing. Learn skill for yourself and friends. All tools provided. 8 hour class. Max number of students: 4. Cost $90.
Start Time: 9:00
Date: 2009-12-6
End Time: 17:00
Title: Comprehensive Repair Class
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: This 8-hour Comprehensive Repair Class puts tools in your hands and pro tips in your head so you can fix your brakes, flats, gears, wheels (yes wheel truing!), bearings and how to replace your chain. We cover mechanical concepts, how to spot and prevent upcoming repair needs before they get serious. Lots of time for questions about comfort and riding goals. Class included 8 page detailed how-to pdf too. Cost: $90.
Start Time: 9:00
Date: 2009-12-5
End Time: 17:00
Title: Basic Bike Repair
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: In 3-hours learn how to: do complete, regular check of your bike’s mechanical safety, easily fix flats (with one tool once), adjust your gears and brakes. I give a complete demo on how to replace your chain and true your wheels. Includes detailed 6 page pdf. Cost: $40.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-11-18
End Time: 21:00
Title: Basic Bike Repair
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: In 3-hours learn how to: do complete, regular check of your bike’s mechanical safety, easily fix flats (with one tool once), adjust your gears and brakes. I give a complete demo on how to replace your chain and true your wheels. Includes detailed 6 page pdf. Cost: $40.
Start Date: 2009-11-18
Start Time: 18:00
End Date: 2100
Title: Overhaul Class
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
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Description: Get to the core of your bike. Pull part, repack and adjust your wheel hubs, bottom bracket (front gear bearings) and head set (fork bearings). If you have a sealed (unserviceable) bottom bracket you can choose between re-cabling gears and brakes, or wheel truing. Learn skill for yourself and friends. All tools provided. 8 hour class. Max number of students: 4. Cost $90.
Start Date: 2009-11-16
Start Time: 18:00
End Date: 2009-11-17
End Time: 22:00
Title: Overhaul Class
Location: BIKEmpowered School/Shop -5035 NE 23rd Ave Portland OR 97211
Link out: Click here
Description: Get to the core of your bike. Pull part, repack and adjust your wheel hubs, bottom bracket (front gear bearings) and head set (fork bearings). If you have a sealed (unserviceable) bottom bracket you can choose between re-cabling gears and brakes, or wheel truing. Learn skill for yourself and friends. All tools provided. 8 hour class. Max number of students: 4. Cost $90.
Date: 2009-10-30
Title: Fix Your Own Bike
Location: Whole Foods Market – Fremont
Description: Learn how to fix your own bike in these cooler months. Regardless of “aptitude” or prior experience, Brian Lacy will 1) coach you through a 22-point comfort/safety check, and 2) give you pro-tips as you assess and fix brakes, gears, wheels and a flat tire. Class includes basic tool list and use, and a 6 page info-stuffed guide for after-class support. Bring a front wheel and any tools you have. Tools for class are provided.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-01-26
End Time: 21:00