Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.
Sarah Miller and Adrian Z.
Participants must contact instructor Sarah Miller at s.eva.miller@gmail.com to arrange registration for this class. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $150 (more if you can afford it, additional donations goto supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and delivered to the instructor, dropped off at the shop or sent to;
West Town Bikes
Attn: Build-A-Bike w/ Sarah & Adrian
2418 W. North Ave.
Chicago IL 60647
Participants learn to determine spoke length for a hub and rim of choice, lace spokes into a wheel, apply tension to spokes, and make a wheel round and true. Wheel building theory will also be discussed in class. Participants may choose either a one or two night course to build either a single wheel or a set.
Jim Freeman
Participants must contact instructor Jim Freeman to arrange registration for this class. This class has limited participants per session. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Recommended donation for participation in this class is $50 for a single night session or $75 for a two night session. Payment arrangements must be made with the instructor.
Contact Jim at jim@lawyerjimfreeman.com or (312) 282-7895
