Winter Maintenance Clinics

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We are once again offering clinics that are designed to help you keep your bike running at tip top performance. We have classes catered to all levels, whether you’ve never touched a bolt on your bike to if you’re taking your bike repair to the next level. Doing these services can be daunting to do on your own yet expensive to have a shop do them. And it’s even more expensive if you neglect it all together. Learning to work on your own bike, even just the basics, can save you a ton of time and money. And if you know what you’re doing, it can be really fun too!The courses will be taught by an instructor in our service center and will be hands on with the option of even working on your own bike. Clinic Subjects We are offering four different classes this year, which together offer a great overview of modern bicycles. These are intended to be beginner friendly yet delve deep enough into each topic to empower somebody to routinely work on their own bike. Take one if you simply want to brush up on a particular skill, or take them all if you want to learn how to do the majority of maintenance on your own.Shifting and Drivetrain - Have you ever had a ride ruined by your shifting jumping around the whole time? This clinic will help attendees do more than just “mess around with it until it works.” You can expect to learn: Derailleur BasicsLimit ScrewsTension Adjustment/IndexingB-Screw AdjustmentDerailleur Adjustment Demo with Hands On PracticeCommon IssuesAlignmentCable FrictionDrivetrain WearWheels and Hubs -   Learn how to maintain your wheels to get the most out of your bike.  Lessons on wheel truing and other maintenance that your wheels require to keep them rolling for the long term. You can expect to learn: Hub AdjustmentWheel TruingHands on Practice/DemoSpoke TensionSpoke ReplacementField FixesDisc Brake Maintenance - Did you know that most manufacturers recommend bleeding your brakes about one a year? This course covers all of the fundamentals of hydraulic disc brakes including:Brake Alignment Brake Bleeding Do’s and Don’ts of Brake MaintenanceTire, Tubes and Tubeless Tires - This is a great beginner friendly class that applies to both beginner cyclists as well as seasoned veterans. Fixing a flat tire is a must know skill on the road or trail to make it home without having to call in roadside assistance. Changing tubeless tires is very much like traditional tube type tires with just a few extra steps. This We will cover: Flat Repair Demo and Hands on LabTubeless Tire DemoField FixesCO2 Inflation DemoTubeless Tire PlugsFlat Repair Kit What is the Cost?Each class is $20, with a 25% discount for 4 or more classes. Discounts are available to enrolled NICA athletes, please email [email protected] for more information.Ready to sign up? This is a great event for groups and friends, though we are capping the maximum participants at 6 people per class. Please sign up and indicate the dates and classes you are looking to attend. We are able to tailor a class for a group if a specific topic is desired. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Fill out my Wufoo form!


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