Teachin’ & Learnin’!
Promotion of bicycle maintenance and safety is at the core of SBK’s mission. The SBK offers a broad spectrum of classes, seminars and workshops to facilitate a better understanding of the mechanical operation and maintenance of bicycles. Classes, seminars, and workshops include:
- Basic Maintenance classes
- Target specific classes (i.e. derailleur adjustment, bottom bracket and wheel hub servicing)
- Frame and fork alignment
- Wheel Building classes
- Requested classes (i.e. Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub rebuilding)
All sessions are offered at our shop and are usually free of charge. Sessions are posted below and on our Facebook page. Some classes, like wheel building, are limited and slots are allocated on a first come basis. Questions and concerns can be directed to the Education Coordinator. For off-site classes, please contact our Outreach Coordinator.
Class you want to take not currently scheduled/full/etc.? Try our DIY option instead! Folks interested in learning about bicycle repair and maintenance are welcome to visit the shop during any open shop hours to sign in for a DIY rack and volunteer mechanic assistance; the daily shop fee is $5 (cash only).
UPDATE: This class is currently full! Keep an eye on our website for future offerings.
Fixing Flats for LGBTQIA+ Folks and Women
When & Where: Saturday, February 1, 10 AM – Noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: FREE!
Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org. Enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ and women.
This entry-level, hands-on class will teach you:
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Tips for preventing flats and figuring out why they happened
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How to fix a flat tire on the road (and at home or the SBK)
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What to carry on your bike so that you can avoid getting stranded
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Safety tips for fixing flats on the road
If you have your own bike, we encourage you to bring it, but you may also practice on one of our shop bikes. NO experience is necessary – this class is specifically for beginners! To ensure this class is a safe and empowering space, enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ and women.
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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 bike may incur during the class nor can we guarantee that you will have a functioning bike at the end of the class, especially if your bike 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 an 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.
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 … Continue reading →
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) … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
