The Community Bicycle Network introduces mechanic classes for
beginners. The classes are taught by experienced mechanics and provide
an intimate, focused, learning environment. Learning some basics about
your bike saves you money in the long run when you can change your own
tube or adjust your brakes.

Dates: Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 9pm, weekly, beginning August 15th
Cost: $30 (including any deposit)

* Bring your own Bike (encouraged but not absolutely necessary)
* Two hour class.
* Maximum 6 people per class.
* Minimum 3.

Please RSVP by sending an email to
toolworks@communitybicyclenetwork.org with the subject "Bike Mechanic
Class RSVP", or by phoning 416-504-2918 and leaving a message under
"general inquiries" stating that you wish to RSVP for the Bike
Mechanic Class with your name and number. Someone will return your
email or call to confirm how to RSVP a spot (and how to pay a
deposit). Those who provide a $10 non-refundable deposit will be given
preference on the list.

The class consists of:

Flat Fix - hands-on segment:
- Participants will remove their own rear wheel and tire and go
through a tube repair and installation.

A brief discussion of:
- Bike fit
- General safety issues (loose parts, damage, etc)
- Lubrication

Brakes - instructor demo/description:
- general concepts and adjustment
- safety!

Gears and drive train - instructor demo/description:
- general concepts and adjustment

Bearing adjustment - instructor demo/description (time permitting):
- if time is tight, we'll try to at least discuss how to identify problems

Extra time? Depending on participant feedback, some possible subjects:
- components not already covered above
- basic wheel structure and truing

Note:

Due to the huge variety of bicycle components available, we may not
have time to cover the specifics of every participant's bike, but
we'll do our best. Suspension maintenance will not be covered.

This is a basic class, if there are topics you wish to explore in
greater detail please let us know to get on a waiting list and we'll
organize a class once we've got enough registrants.

If you are a woman you can also sign up for the Wenches with Wrenches
bike mechanic course, taking place in September. Read more on our
website.

The Community Bicycle Network is a non-profit involved in providing
cycling education and increasing access to bicycles in our community.
Check us out at: www.communitybicyclenetwork.org, 416-504-2918, 761
Queen Street West.

We look forward to seeing you!

Alex Bowron
BUG Network Facilitator
Bicycle User Group Network
850 Coxwell Ave., 1st Floor
Toronto, ON
M4C 5R1

(416) 338-5091
bugs@toronto.ca