Basic Mechanic Class

Thursday, August 9th / Thursday, August 16th / Thursday, August 23rd 6 to 8pm

Location: NBP Shop

Description: For riders who wish to formally learn the skills of a bike mechanic the Newark Bike Project is offering a Basic Maintenance Class this August at the shop location in Newark! A skilled mechanic will walk you through the steps of how to identify a problem with your bikes, the tools necessary to repair it, and how to preform the maintenance. Hands on training is a curtail part of this workshop, so be ready to get your hands dirty! Details are below:

  • 6 – 8pm on Thursday, August 9th: Identify tools, parts of the bike, patching flats
  • 6 – 8pm on Thursday, August 16th: Cables and Brakes
  • 6 – 8pm on Thursday, August 23rd: Cranks and Bearings

$30 for all three classes, shop bikes will be used for demonstration and training during the class. If you wish to preform some maintenance on your own bike, feel free to bring it to class and there will mechanics available afterwards to assist you.

There are only 10 spaces available per session, so please sign up today by emailing info@NewarkBikeProject.org.