Just signed up for REI's bike maintenance class

[cantdrv55]

There was interest a year or so ago on BF for this class but they fill up very fast. There are slots left in the 5/17 class in Concord and 5/18 class in Berkeley. I just signed up for the Concord class. I thought I'd post it up here, just in case others may still be interested in checking it out. The class is spendy though ($85 for REI members).

[Siu Blue Wind]

I was going to do that but I think it's mainly a basic tune up class, right?

[kster]

I did this class last year in the Fremont REI; they do cover a little more than the basic tune-up stuff.

[johnny99]

I did this class last year in the Fremont REI; they do cover a little more than the basic tune-up stuff.

What else do they cover? Bearing overhaul and adjustment? Wheel truing?

[cantdrv55]

I hope they'll cover more than a basic tune up. I'm bringing my son's hybrid bike to work on since it needs some attention before he takes it to college next year.

[msincredible]

Hope it is useful! It would be great if you could post a review of the class afterwards, thanks.

[kster]

What else do they cover? Bearing overhaul and adjustment? Wheel truing?

From what I remember:
- brakes & derailleur adjustment (including cables)
- wheel truing
- wheel hubs
- headset overhaul
- removing/cleaning the chain
- mounting tires & tubes

And I'm probably missing a few things. But the class isn't designed to cover bike overhuals.

[kster]

Also, the instructors are really helpful. They give each student a bike stand and tools to work on their own bike. They then come around and give pointers and any assistance.

[johnny99]

From what I remember:
- brakes & derailleur adjustment (including cables)
- wheel truing
- wheel hubs
- headset overhaul
- removing/cleaning the chain
- mounting tires & tubes

And I'm probably missing a few things. But the class isn't designed to cover bike overhuals.

Overhauling your hubs and bottom bracket isn't any different from overhauling your headset, right?

[cantdrv55]

Hope it is useful! It would be great if you could post a review of the class afterwards, thanks.

Will do!