We are excited to announce our next group of classes! Below are the list of classes being offered.
Please call me at (949) 916-0960 to sign up,we are limiting all the classes to only 6 students per class so everyone has a work station and a bike stand. All classes will be booked on a first come, first served basis, so please sign up ASAP, classes are filling up quickly!
PLEASE NOTE: All class dates are tentative, must have 3 students pre-registered to greenlight the class. In the rare event that under 3 students fail to register for the class, we will keep all registered students informed of schedule change, and all students will be moved to the next scheduled class/ class series.
We encourage all students to bring the bike they own that either:
#1 They ride the most
#2 Needs the most work
OR
#3 All of the Above
****Please let us know if you are planning on bringing in a single speed bike. For the Complete Bicycle Mechanic Series we recommend a geared bike.
Thank you,
Cory
Cory Clayton
OC Bike Garage
Owner
(949) 916-0960
Workshop Classes
The OC Bicycle Service & Garage’s workshop classes guarantee hands on, detailed classes. Each student will work using all the equipment and tools needed. Being a Park Tool Certified School, each student gets a certificate of completion with each class. Cory Clayton, chief instructor of the courses, will answer any and all of your questions and provide assistance throughout the course.
Each student is provided a work station and stand. Best part about the class, you will learn using work stations you can come back to and use to work on your bike; familiarity is half the battle.
Requirements: BRING YOUR BIKE and a willingness to learn! You will get dirty, so please dress accordingly. No makeup classes are offered due to the intensity of the course, please make sure the class times fit your schedule. PLEASE NOTE: DRESS WARM! Especially if you are taking one of the night courses.
If the course does not come with a Park Tool Repair Book, we strongly encourage all students to have one on hand. Having one of these is the best follow up reference guide. The book is also offered at a discounted price for students.
Things to consider: Tools are expensive, we like students to be aware of that fact so that you don’t get too shocked; However we have great deals on tools for students! This is also why we created three fully stocked work bench station rentals as a cost effective option.
Intro to Bicycle Mechanics,
Trailside/ Roadside Maintenance Safety & Repair
Who Will Benefit:
Beginner Mechanics
Any Cyclist
What You Will Learn
Have no knowledge of your bike? Want to learn what to do if something goes wrong while on your ride? This course will teach students, hands-on, how to check their bike before their ride, tire and tube repair, basic brake and derailleur adjustments, as well as emergency chain repair. It will also suggest tools and equipment needed so you can be all geared up to prevent you from being stuck on the road/ trail.
Some of the topics covered include:
- Tool Choices
- Flat Tire
- Cut or Ripped Tire
- Bike Washing
- Safety Check
- Broken Chains
- Chain Suck
- Twisted Chain
- Squeaky and Noisy Chain
- Rear Derailleur Shifting into the Spokes or Frame
- Derailleur not Indexing Properly
- Lube Choice
- Proper Chain Lube Technique
- Front Derailleur Cage Bent or Twisted
- Proper Air Pressures
- Measuring New Chain For Install
- Roadside Chain Repair
One Session, 3 Hour Course.
Wednesday, September 12th 2018 6:30-9:30pm
Price: $75 Limit: 6 People
Complete BICYCLE Mechanic CLASS series
2 Day Intensive
Who Will Benefit:
Beginner Mechanics
Any Cyclist
Home Mechanics
Beginner/ Intermediate Mechanics
What You Will Learn
Have no knowledge of your bike? Want to learn what to do if something goes wrong while on your ride? This course will teach students, hands-on, how to check their bike before their ride, tire and tube repair, basic brake and derailleur adjustments, as well as emergency chain repair. It will also suggest tools and equipment needed so you can be all geared up to prevent you from being stuck on the road/ trail.
Students will get an overview of the entire bike, and get a hands-on close up view and an understanding of your bike and its components. Students will complete a full bike tune up, adjusting components. This course will truly make you a self-sufficient cyclist, enabling you to perform most of the common procedures carried out on a day to day basis by bike shop mechanics. The information presented is applicable to all types of bicycles and it is also a great introductory class for anyone who would like a more thorough foundation.
Some of the topics covered include:
- Tool Choices
- Flat Tire
- Cut or Ripped Tire
- Bike Washing
- Safety Check
- Broken Chains
- Chain Suck
- Twisted Chain
- Squeaky and Noisy Chain
- Rear Derailleur Shifting into the Spokes or Frame
- Derailleur not Indexing Properly
- Lube Choice
- Proper Chain Lube Technique
- Front Derailleur Cage Bent or Twisted
- Proper Air Pressures
- Measuring New Chain For Install
- Roadside Chain Repair
- Brake System Adjustment and Maintenance
- Cable and Housing Maintenance
- Derailleur System Adjustment and Maintenance
- Hub Overhaul
- Bearing Service
- Crankset Removal
- Bottom Bracket Overhaul
- Headset Bearing Service
- Stem and Handlebars
- Wheel Truing
- Rear Sprockets, Removal & Cleaning
- Cranksets: Checking for bearing play, Pedal Replacement
- Derailleur Systems: Front/ Rear Der. Functions, Rear Der. Indexing, Limit Adjust. Checks, Front Der. Placement
- Brake Systems: Caliper Adjustments, Replacements, Rotor Attachment, Cable Systems, Lubrication, Adjusting Pads
- Handlebars, Stems, Saddles & Seat Posts: Installation, Fit and Adjustment
- Headsets: Function, Types, Adjustment/ Check for Play
Total of 12 Hours (1 hour lunch break on Sunday), Limit 6 people
Cost: $275 (includes Park Tool Bicycle Repair Book!)
Saturday, November 10th 2018 5:00pm-9:00pm.
& Sunday, November 11th 2018 10:00am-6:00pm.
