Bike Mechanic?
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PJT posted 1 year ago.
Park Tools puts on classes from time to time. I have a friend who attended one and they basically disassembled, overhauled, and rebuilt their bikes.
I have found some books to be helpful -- Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance is very good. Park Tools has a book that many people recommend (I don't own it). The tech info on the Park Tools website is very helpful.
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tri-ac posted 1 year ago.
search around locally...we have a bike coop that does a class where you break down your bike to a pile of pieces and then put it back together again. (personally, I'm a little scared to do that to a nice bike, but the process sounds immensely instructive!). i know most of the bike shops around here have little master classes on various bike care topics. there may even be a community college that offers such a class...
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
tri-ac;66846 wrote:
search around locally...we have a bike coop that does a class where you break down your bike to a pile of pieces and then put it back together again.
We've got this at my LBS, its a good way to learn. I second the Park tools site, and Zinn's Art of Road (there is a new Tri bike one out, too) Bike Maintenance.
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bluebirdbiker posted 1 year ago.
Get an old bike and play with it. Strip and rebuild. Actual hands on is the best. Don't be afraid, it's not rocket science.
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I want to learn how to work on my bike and even build up a new one on my own. Im tired of bringing it to the shop all the time. I was wondering where people learn these skills. Ive looked at books but most of them are not that helpful. Are there clinics or something that people go to?