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  Repair Classes

The Bicycle Rack is pleased to announce that Mike Kilmer will continue his Bicycle Repair Classes in 2024.
Mike has over 35 years experience as a professional mechanic and has worked at The Bicycle Rack since 1990. He has taught bicycle mechanics since the mid 90's, but had to stop teaching from 2020 - 2022 due to the pandemic. He started teaching again in 2023 with a whole new curriculum that has been greatly accepted, and he continues teaching currently.

Tune-Up Clinic:
The Tune-up clinic will be a total of six (6) classes. The classes typically start at 5:30pm and the teaching portion will run until 9:30/10:00pm. After Mike has finished his teaching portion, the students are encouraged to stay and practice what they learned while under the advisement of the teacher (the facilities will remain open until 12:00 for the students to work).
The Tune-up clinic will consist of just about everything it takes to adjust and maintain a bicycle (*the exterior* A tune-up does not include the interior workings of any of the components. The interior workings is the Overhaul clinic). For a list of what is taught as part of the Tune-up clinic, scroll down.
Students will be given instructional handouts on the days lessons, but are encouraged to bring pen and paper to also take notes.

Overhaul Clinic:
The Overhaul Clinic consists of two (2) classes*. The classes typically start at 5:30pm and the teaching portion will run until 9:30/10:00pm. After Mike has finished his teaching portion, the students are encouraged to stay and practice what they learned while under the advisement of the teacher (the facilities will remain open until 12:00 for the students).
*The Overhaul clinic is only available to those that have completed the Tune-up clinic. Depending on when the Overhaul clinic is given, you can either attach it to the Tune-up course for a total of eight consecutive classes, OR, you can come back and take the two classes at any later date they are given.
The Overhaul classes will consist of the interior workings and overhauling of the four major bearing systems. For a list, scroll down and see what is taught.

The Courses
Tune-up Clinic (~27-30hr. course) $1,300.00 early sign-up $1,550.00 late sign-up	Overhaul Clinic (~9-13hr. course) $500.00 early sign-up $600.00 late sign-up
Work space setup Tools and Lubrication Chain Repair Wheels, Tires and tubes Cable replacement Brake Adjustment   (Rim, hyd. disc, cable disc) Derailleur (Gear) Adjustment   (fr. and rear) Standard Wheel Truing Adjustment of Hub Bearings Adjustment of Headset Bearings Adjustment of Bottom Bracket Bearings Stem, Handlebar, Seatpost Adjustment Br. Lever/Shifter Adustment Pedal Replacement Much more	←  You must complete the Tune-up Clinic first Overhauling Bottom Bracket Overhauling Headset Overhauling Front Hub Overhauling Rear Hub Major Wheel Truing
Consists of six classes, Each class consists of ~4.5 hours of instruction and ~2 hours practice time. Class Schedules are Below	Consists of two classes, Each class consists of ~4.5 hours of instruction and ~2 hours practice time. This clinic is only available to those that have completed the Tune-up clinic.

*There is a limit of five students per Tool School Clinic, so don't delay.
*Registration form and Payment are required to hold your place.
*Students under age 18 must have written permission of parent or legal guardian.

Upcoming 2024 Schedule
Tune-up Clinic 6 classes ~27-30 hr. course Saturdays at 5:30pm	Overhaul Clinic 2 classes ~9-13 hr. course Saturdays at 5:30pm
Early Sign-up before Sept. 15 Fall course: October 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23	←  In order to sign up for the Overhaul Course, you must have completed a previous Tune-up course or are taking the current course. Early Sign-up before Nov. 7 December 7, 14

*Note: Custom classes can be arranged for your group. (minimum of 3 and varied pricing dependent on season)

All students will receive with their tuition:

• The opportunity to learn bicycle mechanics in a professional repair shop taught by a qualified instructor.
• A 10% discount on tools and repair parts while enrolled in the class.
• A Certificate of completion.

With your newly acquired bicycle repair skills:

• You'll save time by not having to wait for your bicycle to be tuned up at the local shop.
• You'll save time by not having to walk your bike miles out of the woods because you didn't know how to make an efficient trailside repair.
• You'll save time by not having to sit on the side of the road waiting for help to come and pick you up because your bike broke.
• You'll save money by not paying labor to maintain your bicycle over the years. A complete tune-up should be performed at least once a year.
• Those interested in working in the bicycle industry will have obtained a solid base of bicycle repair knowledge. (We have several students who have been hired by shops, police departments, colleges, etc.. We also have several people who used their repair knowledge to tour the world on their bikes, and not worry about breaking down.) (We even had one student who opened his own bicycle shop.)
  Who knows, you might even score a job at The Bicycle Rack.

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2024 Registration is closed.


Check back for 2025 dates.

If you have completed the Tune-up course and are now ready to take the Overhaul course, contact us with an email or by phone.

(*) Fees and schedules are subject to change. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment, or other unforeseen circumstances (sugery, pandemic, etc).

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