Modern MTB Technology Class $36
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the new tech on your mountain or gravel bike? With new innovations in the industry, new components can intimidate even seasoned riders and mechanics.
This one-time, 3-hour course focuses on modern mountain bike, off-road, and all-road gravel technologies including tubeless tires, disc brakes, and 1x drivetrains. Bring your personal MTB to learn how your bicycle works and what actions you can take in order to prolong the life of your bicycle, as well as what to check for when your bicycle is not functioning properly.
Here are some of the topics this course covers:
- Modern MTB vocabulary and common components
- Regular maintenance techniques
- Diagnosing problems
- Specifics of your MTB bike
- Replenishing tubeless tire sealant
- Adjusting disk brakes
- Maintaining wide range 1x drivetrains
Prerequisites: Bicycles for this class should have tubeless compatible rims and disc brakes but are not required to have 1x drivetrains. We will focus on upkeep and maintenance techniques particular to this style of bicycle, not setup or installation.
*Please note: Students should bring their own bicycle to this class. Bike must be in general working condition.
Upcoming Classes:
This one-time, 3-hour course is designed to educate you on basic maintenance of bicycles in general and to help you get to know your own bicycle specifically. This course will help you learn how your bicycle works and what actions you can take in order to prolong the life of your bicycle, as well as what to check for when your bicycle is not functioning properly.
Topics Covered:
- Specifics of your bike
- Regular maintenance techniques
- Fix a flat
- Adjusting brakes and shifters
- Diagnosing problems
- Safety Checks
*Please note: Students should bring their own bicycle to this class. Bike must be in general working condition. This workshop is designed for standard modern and vintage bikes with rim brakes, multiple gears and tires with tubes, but works well for BMX and cruiser style bicycles. If your bike has tubeless tires and hydraulic disk brakes – check out our Modern MTB technology and maintenance class
Register for your preferred class here
Class Date: Saturday, February 17th
Class Time: 11AM – 2PM
Class Date: Saturday, March 9th
Class Time: 11AM – 2PM
Class Date: Friday, April 26th
Class Time: 3PM – 6PM
Do you want to learn how to fix a flat on your own bike? Have you ever wanted to come to BICAS but didn’t know how to begin? Does the idea of learning alongside other WTF folks sound appealing? Then sign up for a WTF Basic Maintenance Class! Click here to view dates for all upcoming Basic Maintenance Classes. Prefer a more in-depth class, to learn all about the systems of a bike? Click here to view dates for all upcoming Build-a-Bike Classes. WTF classes will be marked with an asterisk!
