BIKE MECHANICS Training COURSEs
5 Week Mechanics Training
This 5 week mechanic course offers intro to all major systems on the bicycle. Structured classes are taught by senior bicycle mechanics and combined with supervised hands-on practice. Small class sizes ensure that the program is tailored to the needs and current skills of participants. From beginner to intermediate this program is sure to elevate your skills.
Upcoming Courses:
- Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
- Feb 10, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17 (NOTE: due to shop holidays there is no course on Feb 17)
- Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 28 (NOTE: due to shop holidays there is no course on Apr 21)
- Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4
- Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11
- Mar 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15
Friday Evenings 6:30 - 9:30pm (click to sign up)
- Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7
- Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11
$600 + tax /person for the course
Some sections are offered as individual courses. Visit Eventbrite for details, updates, and to register.
If all sections are full, complete this form to get on the wait list.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Night 1 - Intro to bikes and flat fixes
-Learn about bike anatomy, frame materials, and proper bike fit
-Flat fixes
- Night 2 - Intro to cup-and-cone bearing systems
-Intro to adjustable hubs, bottom brackets and headsets
-Hub overhauls
- Night 3 - Brakes
-Intro to different types of cable-actuated brakes
-Cable and brake pad replacement
- Night 4 -Shifting
-Intro to bicycle drivetrains and derailleur function
-Adjust shifting
- Night 5 - Wheel mechanics
-Overview of wheel function
-Intro to radial/lateral truing, dish, and tension
ACCESSIBILITY
We want to ensure that cost is not a barrier for anyone accessing our programs. If this is cost prohibitive, email info@ourcommunitybikes.org to outline who you are, why you are interested in attending this course, what you hope to gain from it, and what level of subsidy you need/are requesting.
Gear Up
Gear Up is a free 13-week program that equips youth ages 15 - 30 with the skills, certification and employer connections necessary to work as a bike mechanic. This program is a partnership between Our Community Bikes and the YWCA.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Five weeks of in-class skills development workshops, including Introduction to Bike Mechanics Certificate
- Six weeks of work experience with a local bike repair shop (training allowance provided)
- Two weeks of one-to-one job search support
wrench with a mechanic @ ocb
Work one-on-one with a mechanic during scheduled DIY times.
$80 per hour (min 1 hour, max 4 hours per session).
Book in advance. Fill out the form here to let us know what you're looking to work on and we'll follow up with possible times.
