Fix-a-Flat

Course Description

Learn how to be self-sufficient and avoid delays by fixing your own flat.  We’ll teach you which tools and supplies you’ll need to carry for a quick repair when you’re out on the road.  We’ll send you home with a patch kit, tire levers, and the confidence to fix your own flat.

Learn how to:

• Prevent flats
• Inspect and inflate your tire
• Remove and install your front and rear wheels
• Diagnose the cause of your flat
• Patch a tube
• Install a new tube

This class is for any student who has never changed a flat before or for a student who has changed a flat but would like some more practice.  Small class size and skilled instructors allow you to learn in a patient and supportive environment.  

Class Size: minimum: 5, maximum: 8 

Price: Premium Member $40, Non-Member $45

Duration: 2 hours

Pre-requisites: none

How to prepare: Bring your bike as you will be practicing changing a flat tire on your own bike. 

Location: Cascade Bicycle Club, 7787 62nd Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98115. We are located right off of the Burke Gilman Trail at Magnuson Park.

Bike Parking: Bike racks available outside the building as well as limited indoor space.

Other classes you may be interested in: Chains and Derailleurs; Brake System Maintenance; Maintenance for Every Rider; Basic Cycling Techniques; Urban Cycling Techniques