October 11: Basic Maintenance (cleaning, lubing, checking, handlebar tape/grips, squeaks ‘n creaks)
November 8: Bike Fit (geometry, modifications, saddle, stems, handlebars)
No class in December
January 10: Commuting and Roadside Repairs (flats, broken chain, broken spoke, quick brake, gear, locking your bike, safety)
February 14: Gears (adjusting/fixing shifting)
March 14: Brakes
April 11: Cassettes, Cranks and Class Choice!
You can practice on one of our shop bikes or bring your own bike to tinker with, but please note that the purpose of all SBK classes is to teach you how to perform bicycle repairs. We cannot be held responsible for any damage your bike may incur during the class, nor can we guarantee that you will have a functioning bike at the end of the class (especially if your bike was not functioning properly prior to the class). Also, we have experience working with a variety of bicycles, but not all of them! If you surprise us with an oddity we’ve never seen before, we’ll be happy to take a look at it and may even want to take some pictures, but we can’t guarantee we’ll know what’s best for it mechanically.
CLASS FULL: Bike Basics for Women & LGBTQIA+ Folks
This class series is now full! New classes will be announced when scheduled. Keep an eye on our website for updates.
Bike Basics for Women & LGBTQIA+ Folks
When: 2nd Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: FREE!
Enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ folks and women; RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org.
This hands-on series will introduce beginners to bicycle maintenance and repair. We hope you’ll join us for the full series, because our goal is building community as well as building skills! But a la carte registration is welcome too.