Tune-Up Class Series - Saturday mornings
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Instructor: Al
Tune-up classes are held as a series of four classes on Saturday mornings. We also offer a Thursday evening section.
January 2025 class series:
- January 4
- January 11
- January 18
- January 25
February 2025 class series:
- February 1
- February 8
- February 15
- February 22
April 2025 class series:
- April 5
- April 12
- April 19
- April 26
When: Saturday mornings from 9am – noon
Where: The Ohio City Bicycle Co-op (1779 Merwin Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113)
Who:
anyone age 15+
Individuals age 12-14 are welcome to share a spot with a friend/relative age 18 or older (Adults: purchase one class spot and respond to initial class email saying you will be bringing an additional person, their age (must be 12-14), and their relationship with you. You must be listed as one of the adults on the youth permission form.)
(For anyone under age 18, we require a signed youth permission form completed by parent or guardian. Please print, fill out, and bring with you to the first class.)
How much: $175 per student
How many students per class: 6
Instructor/student ratio: 1:2
How to keep a bike in safe, reliable working condition (without replacing components). Over four Saturdays, this hands-on course will take you through the process of doing a bike “tune-up” — what most bike shops do for $75-100 if nothing is broken or worn out. You won’t use your own bike in this course, but it will prepare you to work on your own bike with minimal help in our shop, or at home with common tools and just a few bike-specific ones.
Over four sessions, you will learn how to:
- determine a bike’s condition, and if new component parts are advisable, or required
- properly clean and lubricate all parts without disassembly
- true wheels, adjust hub bearings, and change tires
- adjust seat and handlebars for fit and comfort, and brakes and gears for peak performance
- perform a safety check and test ride, which can be used for all types of bikes
A full description of the class requirements and our cancellation policy can be found at this link: https://ohiocitycycles.org/tune-up-class/
We greatly appreciate the skilled co-op volunteers who provide educational assistance for this class!