Bike Repairs: Out There Repairs + Maintenance

Do you ever wonder (or worry) about an "out there repair?" Will you know what tools are required to get you back to the parking lot or home? Do you know how to keep your bike & gear maintaned well enough not to rely on a "shop" to get things done?  Do you want to gain some FREE knowledge from a professionally trained bike mechanic without having a pushy salesperson trying to push useless tools, tool kits and accessories down your throat? 

Well, now is your chance.
I plan on meeting at our gracious host casa (Garage Simonovich: lotsa space in a covered, warm shop setting) at 7 p.m.to discuss basic "out there repairs" & "routine maintenance." I'll introduce you to some tools that can change a potentially deadly situation into a "gosh I fixed my own bike and had a great ride" ride! Along with some post ride maintenance tips that will make your next ride more enjoyable.

As I mentioned this is kind of the basics, but we can cover topics based on the groups biggest concerns. However, in past events that I've done like this (non-AOC) generally folks just want to know about the basics as the detailed end of this can get very elaborate...so the basics covered will be:

Tire & Tube repair and/or replacement
Air pressure in tires during and after ride
Fixing a loose bolt, nut or screw in a variety of locations on bike
Adjusting squeaky brakes
Adjusting brakes in general : Disc, "V" Brakes and cantilever styles
Adjusting Front and Rear derailleurs : Shifting issues
Bike lube and where to really put it
Where is that creaky noise coming from...it's not me syndrome
Adjusting clipless pedals & how to get the most from those pedals
How to get the most out of the bike you purchased...do you know what it's capable of?
Post-Ride maintenance - keep that bike rolling!
How and When should I clean my bike & gear (probably more often than not)
What is needed to keep my bike in tip-top shape?
Cleaning tools, cleaning supplies and more Tri-Flow explained...

...and more if addional questions stem from this.

So, bring your bike (or NOT) and I'll bring the knowledge to help make your cycling experiences more enjoyable. I'll have a handful of tools to get you familiar with, mostly tools that you can carry with you...because what's the point of having the knowledge to fix something w/o having the TOOLS to actually do the work with. 

Please do not bring a bike that is in total disrepair,if you have to ask yourself is this bike safe, it probably is NOT, go to a professional bike shop today. 

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Keep the rubber side down :)