A worker-owned cooperative repairing and selling bicycles in Cambridge, MA since 1972.
This course in basic bicycle mechanics is an introductory course intended for those with little or no bicycle mechanic experience. The class is divided into lecture and hands-on learning where the student works on their own bicycle. Topics include: – A general overview of bicycle braking systems, focusing on the bicycles brought to the class (more…)
This is a basic class for learning how to true your wheels. Some things you’ll learn: All about spoke tension and how to properly true your wheels. What causes wheel fatigue. Best practices for keeping your wheels lasting longer. Hands on practice truing your wheels! A few things to know about our classes: Wear clothes (more…)
This is a basic class for learning how to fix your first flat! Some things you’ll learn: Learn to diagnose a flat: identify the major types of flats. Learn to properly change a flat. Learn how to properly remove & install wheels Become familiar with tires: different diameters, different widths, variations in tread, and tire (more…)
This course in basic bicycle mechanics is an introductory course intended for those with little or no bicycle mechanic experience. The class is divided into lecture and hands-on learning where the student works on their own bicycle. Topics include: – A general overview of bicycle shifting systems, focusing on the bicycles brought to the class (more…)