DIY Bikes 101 Class

Posted on by May 14, 2025

DIY Bikes 101

When & Where: Saturday, May 10, 10 – 11:15 AM, at the Sac Bike Kitchen

Cost: FREE!

Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org

Want to know how to tell if a bike is a good deal and how much work it might need to be safe to ride? Want to work on your bike at the Bike Kitchen, but don’t know where to start? We’ll cover how to evaluate a bike and how to get the most out of the resources the Bike Kitchen offers–whether you’re just starting out or are ready to tackle more advanced projects during our DIY hours.

  1. This is not a hands-on repair class. Instead, we’ll be providing beverages and sharing tips on how to achieve your project goals during DIY hours, no matter your skill or experience level. We’ll also chat about volunteering at the Kitchen and our 2nd Saturday concert series which kicks off that night! 

CLASS FULL! – Safer Sactown Cycling Class!

Posted on by April 21, 2025

This class is now full! New classes will be announced when scheduled. Keep an eye on our website for updates. 
 
When & Where: Saturday, April 19, 10 – 11 AM at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: FREE
Space is limited – RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org

Join City Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum, City Mobility & Sustainability Division Manager Jennifer Donlon Wyant, SBK mechanics, and lifelong Sac cyclists for a conversation about riding the grid safely! Participants can pick up free bikeway maps, bike lights, and bike bells, and learn more about:
  • Basic safety tips, from helmets to lights to traffic laws
  • Recent, imminent, and planned bicycle infrastructure additions within District 4 and surrounding areas
  • What the signage and lights mean for car vs. bike traffic
  • Problematic areas and how to navigate safely
Space is limited so please RSVP soon. This is *not* a hands-on repair class, instead we will be providing chairs and beverages!
 
 
 

 

CLASS FULL – Drivetrain Maintenance: Rear Derailleurs!

Posted on by February 7, 2025

UPDATE: THIS CLASS IS FULL! Email classes@sacbikekitchen.org if you’d like to be added to the wait-list and keep an eye on our page for future class opportunities!

Drivetrain Maintenance: Rear Derailleurs

When & Where: Saturday, March 1, 10 AM – Noon at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: FREE (excluding parts if applicable)
Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org

This entry-level, hands-on class will teach you how to adjust your bike’s gear shifting system to improve shifting reliability and diagnose common problems like chain skipping. The skills you will practice in this 2-hour class will help you:

  • Learn key steps to adjust your REAR derailleur
  • Check how worn your chain is and how to replace it if needed
  • Diagnose common issues that relate to sluggish shifting, chain skipping, and rubbing noises coming from the drivetrain

If you have your own bike, we encourage you to bring it, but you may also practice on one of our shop bikes. Other things to know:

  • The purpose of all SBK classes is to teach you how to perform bicycle repairs. Therefore, 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. 
  • We have experience working with a variety of bicycles, but not all of them! If you surprise us with an exotic machine 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.
  • If you’re interested in adjusting your front derailleur, or learning any other kind of repair, please take advantage of our DIY service!