SBK will be closed Tuesday, November 19th for our monthly volunteer appreciation ride. Regular shop hours will resume Wednesday, November 20th, at 7pm.
UPDATE: This class is currently full! Email classes@sacbikekitchen.org if you’d like to be added to the wait-list.
Adjusting Brakes: Cantilever & V-Brakes
When & Where: Saturday, 12/7/2024, 10 AM – noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: Free! (Excluding parts if applicable)
Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org
Get hands-practice adjusting two common types of brakes: cantilever and V-brakes! No experience is necessary. We will be providing bikes that have been specifically selected for this class. You are welcome to bring your bike, but know that you may or may not be able to adjust your own brakes during the class (we will try to take a look and share what we know, and you are encouraged to take advantage of our DIY service!).
After this class, you will be able to:
- Identify the difference between different brake types.
- Adjust cantilever and V-brakes.
- Troubleshoot common issues like squealing, rubbing, and poor braking.
Under 18 welcome with an adult present throughout the class. RSVPs are required.
UPDATE: This class is currently full! Email classes@sacbikekitchen.org if you’d like to be added to the wait-list.
Servicing Hubs: Assessment, Adjustment, and Rebuilding
When & Where: Saturday, 11/23/2024, 9am-11am, at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: Free! (Excluding parts if applicable)
Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org
Hubs are where your bicycle’s wheel rotates around the axle. Properly maintaining them will make your bike more efficient, your wheels more stable, and increase your wheels’ lifespan!
After this class, you will be able to:
- Diagnose common hub-related issues like wheel wobble or excessive friction
- Inspect hubs and determine if they need to be adjusted or serviced
- Adjust your hubs to allow your wheels to spin more freely and last longer
- Service a standard cup-and-cone hub (take apart, grease, and reassemble)
No experience is necessary. If you have a wheel with a hub that needs some love, feel free to bring it, otherwise we have plenty of wheels at the shop to learn on.
Other things to know:
- The purpose of all SBK classes is to *teach* you how to perform bicycle repairs. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for any damage your bicycle may incur during the class nor can we guarantee that you will have a functioning bicycle at the end of the class, especially if your bicycle was not functioning properly prior to the class.
- We have experience working with a variety of bicycles, but not all of them! If you surprise us with some exotic machine we’ve never seen before we’ll be happy to take a look at it and may even want to take some pictures, but we can’t guarantee we’ll know what’s best for it mechanically.
SBK will be closed Sunday, October 27th for our monthly volunteer appreciation ride. Regular shop hours will resume Tuesday, October 29th, at 6pm.
UPDATE- This class is now full! Keep an eye out for future offerings!
Join us for our entry-level, hands-on maintenance class that will teach you how to fix flat tires and perform routine maintenance procedures to keep your bike’s parts in top shape! The skills you learn in the 2-hour class will help you:
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Fix a flat tire via tube replacement or patching, along with learning the tools you need to fix a flat on the road (and avoid getting stranded!).
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Clean and lubricate your drivetrain to extend its life
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Know which key areas to periodically check on your bicycle to catch potential problems before they leave you stranded.
No experience is necessary. If you have your own bicycle we encourage you to bring it, but you may also use one of our shop bikes.
Class location and date:
Sac Bike Kitchen
Saturday, 10/26/2024 10am-12pm
Cost to Attend:
FREE (excluding parts if applicable)
Other things to know:
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The purpose of all SBK classes is to *teach* you how to perform bicycle repairs. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for any damage your bicycle may incur during the class nor can we guarantee that you will have a functioning bicycle at the end of the class, especially if your bicycle was not functioning properly prior to the class.
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We have experience working with a variety of bicycles, but not all of them! If you surprise us with some exotic machine we’ve never seen before we’ll be happy to take a look at it and may even want to take some pictures, but we can’t guarantee we’ll know what’s best for it mechanically.
Interested?
Great! Please RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org
SBK will be closed Sunday, 9/1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular shop hours will resume Tuesday, 9/3, @ 6pm.