course suggestions
07-27-16, 07:52 PM
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I have approached the LBS's in my area and none plan to conduct beginner/intermediate repair courses. They said that people seem to just go on u-tube for specific problems. I'm looking for something more formal. Can someone recommend a "roadside" repair course. I'm thinking bent/broken derailleurs, broken spokes, snapped cables, headset problems, etc. I emphasize the etc. because I'm sure I won't think of everything.
I see that Bicycling magazine offers one. Has anyone taken it? Any recommendations are welcome. Thank you.
I see that Bicycling magazine offers one. Has anyone taken it? Any recommendations are welcome. Thank you.
07-27-16, 10:32 PM
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I find that Park Tool has a lot of good stuff on their website. Also, Global Cycling Network on YouTube has a number of roadside repair videos. I think if you Google the specific repairs you listed you'll find plenty of good instructions and references.
07-27-16, 11:00 PM
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Do you have an REI in your area? They've had some classes.
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07-28-16, 08:07 PM
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07-28-16, 08:39 PM
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I took an REI course a couple of years ago on derailleur adjustment and set up. It was around 4 hours if I remember right.
Pretty well done.
The biggest issue is that about half the shifting problems you'll ever have can't be fixed by derailleur adjustments. They're due to worn parts or something like that. So the "derailleur adjustment" course is not to be confused with a "diagnosing anything that'll ever make your bike not shift right" course.
Pretty well done.
The biggest issue is that about half the shifting problems you'll ever have can't be fixed by derailleur adjustments. They're due to worn parts or something like that. So the "derailleur adjustment" course is not to be confused with a "diagnosing anything that'll ever make your bike not shift right" course.
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07-29-16, 06:58 AM
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On the other hand, you can learn a whole lot on your own. I learned how to work on bikes long before the Internet was even a concept and all I had was Bicycling magazine (it was a much better magazine then). You have YouTube. Go forth and make some mistakes. That's the best way to learn.
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There are a few online classes too like this one: Bicycle Repair School - Become a Bicycle Mechanic But read the site real well so you know the pros and cons. Also if you go with a online program I would buy a used beater road bike to practice on since you don't have an instructor with you guiding you, that way you won't faulk up your bike!
Also there are courses on CD you can get as well like this: Bicycle Tutor - Bike Repair Video Tutorials This place also has tutorials online.
Also there are courses on CD you can get as well like this: Bicycle Tutor - Bike Repair Video Tutorials This place also has tutorials online.
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