November and December Maintenance and Building Classes at Blackstone

BLACKSTONE BICYCLE WORKS IS OFFERING FALL AND WINTER BICYCLE KNOWLEDGE, MAINTENANCE, AND BUILDING CLASSES!

Develop Working Knowledge: $40

This single-session weekly class covers the basics. You will learn what every gear, link, and bolt is called and how it functions. Truth be told, you need to know how it works before you can fix it. We’ll cover the basic repairs to keep you rolling: flat fixes, patch tubes, adjust brakes. You’ll get a multi-tool and a reference guide to take home.

Once a week, 6-9pm, Wednesdays.



Foster Holistic Understanding: $40 per class, $140 for all four.

These classes are in-depth explorations of the four main component groups that make up your bicycle (you’ll get a tool and reference guide to take home):

Drivetrain: 11/4, 12/2, 1/6, 2/3

This class covers the heart of your bike. Learn the ins and outs of gears, shifters, and derailleurs.

Brakes: 11/11, 12/9, 1/13, 2/10

This class covers all that is involved in the set-up, maintenance of all brake types.

Wheels: 11/18, 12/15, 1/20, 2/17

The spoked wheel is surprisingly complex! Learn to tame and true this wild beast!

Bearings: 11/23, 12/20, 1/27, 2/24

Learn to adjust, maintain, and rebuild hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets. These little b.b.s are important things!



Build Yours From Scratch: $175, plus 10% off all new parts.

Build your own bike! This is a five week intensive class that covers all the aspects of building (or rebuilding) a bike from the frame up. All participants are expected to compile their own parts: from picking out one of our frames, ordering all new components, or bringing your own. We are offering a 10% discount on all new parts associated with these builds, and shop supplies are included at no cost. Five sessions over five weeks: 11/9, 11/16, 12/7, 12/14, 12/28 (other sessions will follow, call for more information)



ALL CLASSES REQUIRE REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE
(and remember, the sooner the better!)

Blackstone Bicycle Works
773.241.5458
blackstonebikes@gmail.com