Bicycle Mechanics Course

[Denise223]

Hi!
I wanted to know if any of you have taken a bike mechanics course-- One is a 6 hour course (two/3 hour classes), and the other is a 12 hour course (four/3 hour classes over 2 weeks)....

Is this something that you would recommend cyclists take?

I've just started riding at the age of 45....(of course, rode as a kid & teen).
I honestly do not know the first thing about bicycle mechanics -- I don't even know how to change a tire....

If you are familiar with these courses, I would surely appreciate your input.

I worked in healthcare all of my life, and am currently seeking part-time employment. To be honest, if I was any good at bike mechanics, I'd certainly enjoy working in a bike shop!!

Thanks for your help

Have a great day!

Denise

[Crankin]

Where is this being given, Denise? I might be interested. I can do a tire, but not anything else.

Robyn

[PAP103]

Denise, I may be interested also. I don't know anything about bikes either!

[Denise223]

Hi!

I PM'd you both. The classes are being held at Belmont Wheelworks. You can check it out on their website.

Have a good day!!

Denise

[dachshund]

A resounding Yes! You should learn useful information, and feel more confident about what your bike is up to. I'm looking for one myself, specifically in the East Bay Area in CA. I took one 20 years ago, and I'm forgetting stuff now.

[Denise223]

One confusing tidbit (for me) is that they have two different courses --- one for mountain bikes and one for road bikes.
My bike is a hybrid - (Gary Fisher Nirvana).....

I was told that the mountain bike course would be fine for me to take.....

What do you ladies think???

Thanks!

Denise

[CycleChic06]

ooh ooh, I might be intersted in this as well! I asked this at the Cycleloft in Burlington, where I bought my bike, if there was a class like this they knew of and no one could tell me.

Do they also teach how to change a tire? And is it for a group or one-on-one?

Emily

[Denise223]

Hi Emily:

You can check Belmont Wheelworks site -->> www.wheelworks.com .
I'm not sure if they show you how to change a tire, but.....the class ratio is
4 students/1 teacher.

Hope to see you there!

Denise

[SalsaMTB]

One confusing tidbit (for me) is that they have two different courses --- one for mountain bikes and one for road bikes.
My bike is a hybrid - (Gary Fisher Nirvana).....

I was told that the mountain bike course would be fine for me to take.....

What do you ladies think???

Thanks!

Denise

Yep, definitely take the mountain bike class

[dachshund]

Denise, thanks! I'll take a look on that site.
-Amy