Bicycle Maintenance I Course (Note: this is not a CAN-BIKE Course)

View a PDF Version of this page Introduction For many people, the thought of having their bicycle break down is enough to keep them at home. This course provides skills for cyclists who want to learn to perform their own repairs and maintenance. In addition to basic routine maintenance tasks, content includes bicycle tune-ups and field repairs. BOYB (Bring Your Own Bike) Course Aim To develop students' knowledge and skills to repair their own bikes and to get broken or failed equipment running, with the tools and parts at hand, to allow them to complete their trip or ride safely and on schedule. The course is designed in one session of four to six hours (actual time spent depends on the number of people participating in the course). Course Scope Course content is designed for all cyclists who want to learn more about how their bicycles work and perform their own maintenance. The course provides some in-depth knowledge, as well as basic skills, so students should be prepared to partially dismantle their bicycles. Enrollment 5 - 16 participants. Instructor's Basic Resources 1. Bicycle Maintenance I (OCA) Instructor's manual. 2. Reference videos Participants' Basic Resources Participants must supply a bicycle to work on. Although it is helpful to have their own basic toolkit, students will be able to use the tools available at the course. Course Outline The general course outline is presented below. Time allotments and emphasis will vary from course to course depending on the leader and the participants. Overview of bike parts Overview of the frame Tools, toolkit for road repairs Repairing and replacing chains Adjusting brakes, replacing brake pads, removing and replacing brake components Adjusting the headset, removing and replacing the headset Removing wheels Repairing flat tires (we also cover this in CAN-BIKE courses) Tightening loose wheels and handlebars Understanding spokes and rims, repairing/replacing spokes, truing rims Powertrain overview Tightening the bottom bracket, replacing a bottom bracket Adjusting derailleurs Adjusting hubs Overview of saddles, adjusting the saddle Pedals, cranks and sprockets Replacing the freewheel Go to CAN-BIKE course dates Download Registration Form View a PDF Version of this page Return to CAN-BIKE index page

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