Park Tool School/Maintenance Clinics

-Do you ever worry about going out on a ride alone and getting a flat?

-Have you ever thought about lubing your squeaky, rusty chain but didn't know how or what to use?

-Do you ever wish you knew basic maintenance techniques that you could perform on your bike yourself to keep it running smoothly?

-Have you ever wondered what a star fangled nut is?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then we can help you! With twenty plus years of experience working as a professional mechanic, as well as time up in front of a class of students teaching mechanics or one on one, we can create and cater lessons to your needs and desires or offer complete maintenance courses.

Available classes:

• Flat tire repair and replacement - Probably the most common problem you'll encounter as a bicycle rider, and one that is intimidating to face far from home on the side of the road. We will help you overcome your fears and be ready to grab the tire iron next time someone in your group flats and save the day! As a graduation gift we will send you off with a tube and tire irons so you'll be prepared!
  
• Basic Bicycle Maintenance - During this class we will start with flat repair and then go over such topics as how best to clean your bike, simple brake and derailleur adjustments, and proper lubrication. These simple steps will keep your bike happy, ward off many costly repairs, and bring you and your bike closer as a couple!
  
• Novice Bicycle Maintenance - This class will cover all the material in the Basic class in somewhat more depth, as well as a basic overview of the various mechanical systems on a bicycle (rotational systems: headsets, bottom brackets, wheels, cable systems: brakes and derailleurs, etc.)
• Custom Class - We can craft a class to your specific interests!

We can provide these classes to you on a one on one basis, or gather together some friends for a full class experience. In either case we will use your bike to work with, letting you become more familiar with it while also giving it some TLC! Graduates of the Basic and Novice classes will receive a coupon good for 20% off tools and maintenance supplies to start building their home workshop.

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