Roadside Repair
Course Description
Roadside Repair focuses on any major repairs you may need to make to your bike when you are out riding. While we won’t be covering fixing a flat or preventative maintenance we will be looking at:
- What to keep in your tool kit and why
- Chain falling off your cassette or chain rings
- Loose bolts and critical bolts
- Sudden brake rubbing
- Derailleur failure
- How to fix a broken chain
Whether you have some experience, or have thousands of miles under your tires, these skills will help you to be more self-sufficient in the case of a breakdown. This is great know-how for anyone looking to feel more confident in leading a group of riders or going on more solo trips.
Class Size: minimum: 5, maximum: 8
Price: suggested $10-$120 sliding scale price based on your income level
Duration: 2 hours
Prerequisites: familiarity in adjusting and maintaining your braking and shifting system is helpful for this class. If you do not yet have those skills we would first recommend taking our Chains and Derailleurs and Brake System Maintenance class.
How to prepare: Bring your own standard (non-electric) bike as you will be doing basic maintenance 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; Fix-a-Flat; Basic Cycling Techniques; Urban Cycling Techniques