SBK will be closed this Saturday, July 29th, due to our monthly staff ride. Regular shop hours will resume Tuesday, August 1st, at 6pm.
SBK will not be open Saturday July 1st through Tuesday July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
If you have work you need to get done, get down here and do it while you can!
Wed-Thurs 6pm-9pm, Fri 10am-2pm
Regular shop hours resume Wednesday, July 5th at 6pm.
Learn how to fix a hub on Sunday, 7/23!
Do I need any bike repair knowledge to join this class?
You do need to know how to remove a wheel from your bicycle. Want to teach yourself prior to the class? This video may help. It shows how to remove both quick-release and bolt-on wheels. You can also come by normal shop hours and a volunteer will be glad to help you.
What are symptoms of a hub in need of repair?
Is your wheel hard to turn even though the brakes aren’t touching it? Can you wiggle your wheel side to side even though it’s firmly mounted in the frame? Then you probably have one or more common problems with your hub. This class will teach you how to diagnose and (hopefully) fix some of these common problems, in turn allowing you to turn get more miles out of your wheels and not get as tired when you ride.
When and where can I take this class?
At the Bike Kitchen on Sunday, 7/23/2017 from 10am-12pm. Please arrive a few minutes early to get signed in.
RSVP?
Yes please! We have a limited number of spaces available. If you show up without RSVP’ing you may join the class *if* there are spaces available. Otherwise priority goes to people who RSVP.
Any other things to know?
- You are welcome to bring and work on your own wheels, but you can also borrow one of our wheels.
- If you do work on your own wheels, we cannot guarantee that you will have a rideable wheel at the end of the class, especially if repairing your hub requires replacing any parts that may or may not be available. The class‘s goal is to teach, and not necessarily complete needed repairs (that’s what regular shop hours are for!).
Email for RSVP and class-related questions?
SBK will not open today, Thursday June 22nd, due to high temperatures and lack of A/C!
We will reopen tomorrow at 10am with limited capacity depending on volunteer turnout.
Do you move your shift lever and nothing happens? Or does too much happen? Does your chain seem to have a mind of its own, jumping from one gear to the next? If so, come to our next maintenance class and we can show you how to diagnose common shifter and derailleur ailments along with tips for curing them.
When: Sunday, 6/18, 10am-12pm
Where: At the Bike Kitchen, 1915 I Street
Participants should bring their own bikes if they have them, but this is not a requirement. Also, please remember that the primary purpose of the class is to teach and that you may not have time to complete repairs on your bicycle during the time allotted for the class. As usual, classes are free but donations are welcome.
If interested, please RSVP at classes@sacbikekitchen.org
***UPDATE- This class is now full but another will be announced shortly so stay tuned!***
June 4th 10am-12pmish
This class will cover bicycle part and tool terminology, flat repair, and brake adjustment (as time allows). Participants are encouraged to bring their own bikes, if they have one.
As this is a hands-on class, it is limited to 6 participants; please email classes@sacbikekitchen.org to RSVP. There is no fee for this class. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow for the sign in process and to ensure you don’t lose your spot to a waitlister.
Please note: Given the limited class time, we cannot guarantee that bikes will be rideable by the end of the class.