BackLoafRiver
New member
Huge shout out to our LBS, Center Street Cycles and one of their techs named Jay. They decided that winter is slow for them so they would offer a free maintenance and repair course for a limited number of customers. Luckily, I got in on the first round and went to class #1 last night.
The course is geared for people of all knowledge and backgrounds so we have one guy who just bought is first road bike all the way up to someone who toured last summer and wants to build his own ride from the ground up. I already learned a few things about proprietary designs and some info about parts I never really knew.
2.5 hours long intro to bikes and basic part lingo. Mostly lecture format, starting next week we bring our own bikes in and do basic repairs. Each class will be dedicated to a different part of the bike. Tires and wheels one class (including truing and tubeless conversions for those interested) all the way up through drivetrain. I think the only class we won't get to is suspension. (which is fine, most of the guys in there are roadies anyway...I think I am the only one who actively mtb's. I'll bring my road ride just to do something different)
I think right now the plan is to have the class until it becomes too nice and we can ride. And, as I said, the best part, the only cost is what we want to spend upgrading or fixing on our bikes. (I need a new chain on mine and would like to upgrade the wheels)
I'll update as the class progresses but one thing is for sure, this has clearly given me the itch to ride.
The course is geared for people of all knowledge and backgrounds so we have one guy who just bought is first road bike all the way up to someone who toured last summer and wants to build his own ride from the ground up. I already learned a few things about proprietary designs and some info about parts I never really knew.
2.5 hours long intro to bikes and basic part lingo. Mostly lecture format, starting next week we bring our own bikes in and do basic repairs. Each class will be dedicated to a different part of the bike. Tires and wheels one class (including truing and tubeless conversions for those interested) all the way up through drivetrain. I think the only class we won't get to is suspension. (which is fine, most of the guys in there are roadies anyway...I think I am the only one who actively mtb's. I'll bring my road ride just to do something different)
I think right now the plan is to have the class until it becomes too nice and we can ride. And, as I said, the best part, the only cost is what we want to spend upgrading or fixing on our bikes. (I need a new chain on mine and would like to upgrade the wheels)
I'll update as the class progresses but one thing is for sure, this has clearly given me the itch to ride.