February is for (bike) lovers! Come on down anytime this month and receive $40 off any bike priced $80 or higher!
Find our hours and location here! Please note that we will be closed Wednesday, February 12th, for our monthly staff appreciation ride.
UPDATE: This class is currently full! Keep an eye on our website for future offerings.
Fixing Flats for LGBTQIA+ Folks and Women
When & Where: Saturday, February 1, 10 AM – Noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: FREE!
Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org. Enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ and women.
This entry-level, hands-on class will teach you:
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Tips for preventing flats and figuring out why they happened
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How to fix a flat tire on the road (and at home or the SBK)
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What to carry on your bike so that you can avoid getting stranded
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Safety tips for fixing flats on the road
If you have your own bike, we encourage you to bring it, but you may also practice on one of our shop bikes. NO experience is necessary – this class is specifically for beginners! To ensure this class is a safe and empowering space, enrollment is limited to LGBTQIA+ and women.
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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.
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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.
SBK will be closed Saturday, December 14th through Monday, January 6th for our annual winter closure. There will be no sales, DIY, or new volunteer orientation available. During this time, volunteers will be spending the holidays with their families and working on cleaning and reorganizing the shop.
Regular shop hours will resume Tuesday, January 7th, @ 6pm. Happy Holidays!
SBK will be closed Tuesday, November 26th through Friday, November 29th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Regular shop hours will resume Sunday, December 1st at 9am.
SBK will be closed Tuesday, November 19th for our monthly volunteer appreciation ride. Regular shop hours will resume Wednesday, November 20th, at 7pm.
UPDATE: This class is currently full! Email classes@sacbikekitchen.org if you’d like to be added to the wait-list.
Adjusting Brakes: Cantilever & V-Brakes
When & Where: Saturday, 12/7/2024, 10 AM – noon, at the Sac Bike Kitchen
Cost: Free! (Excluding parts if applicable)
Space is limited so RSVP to classes@sacbikekitchen.org
Get hands-practice adjusting two common types of brakes: cantilever and V-brakes! No experience is necessary. We will be providing bikes that have been specifically selected for this class. You are welcome to bring your bike, but know that you may or may not be able to adjust your own brakes during the class (we will try to take a look and share what we know, and you are encouraged to take advantage of our DIY service!).
After this class, you will be able to:
- Identify the difference between different brake types.
- Adjust cantilever and V-brakes.
- Troubleshoot common issues like squealing, rubbing, and poor braking.
Under 18 welcome with an adult present throughout the class. RSVPs are required.