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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 was greatly accepted, that he will continue it in 2024.

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

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:

With your newly acquired bicycle repair skills:





Registration is closed.
Registration will open August 1.

(If we get to August 2 and the registration page is not active, call and let us know)

Once registration opens, there will be two ways to register:

You can stop by the shop to fill out the registration form and drop off payment
or
click on the registration image to get the registration form by email

Either option will work, but remember, there are only 5 openings available and your spot will not be reserved until your registration and payment are received.


(*) 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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