Toledo Bikes! Park Tool School Bicycle Maintenance Classes
Whether you're looking for tips on how to fix a flat tire or how to overhaul your headset, Toledo Bikes! Park Tool School bicycle maintenance classes classes are for you. Get real, hands-on experience from professional bicycle mechanics and leave feeling confident with your new skills. Please note: Class format is prepared for students who are 16 years old and over.
Wait List: Our classes do sell out quickly. If you are interested in a class that is full, we can send you email updates on future classes. If a space becomes available, we will contact you.
Wait List: Our classes do sell out quickly. If you are interested in a class that is full, we can send you email updates on future classes. If a space becomes available, we will contact you.
2013 Classes Available
Basic Maintenance Class (3 hour session): $50.00 Click Here To Register Today!
Includes Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" - a $24.99 Value.
Do you want to learn how to fix a flat tire? When do I lube my chain? Learn these critical maintenance tips and more: how to clean your bike, make simple adjustments and when and where to lubricate your bike. Each class participant will learn how to fix basic maintenance issues on their own bike! Attendees are expected to bring their own bike to work on. Areas of the bike that will be discussed:
Intermediate/Tune-up Class (9 hours): $99.99 Click Here To Register Today!
Prepare to get your hands dirty as you learn more about bike maintenance. Our trained mechanics will take you through our tune-up procedure, step by step, so you'll really understand how to keep your bike running smoothly. Attendees are expected to bring their own bikes to work on.
Areas of the bike that will be discussed:
Build A Bike Class (10 hours): $100.00 Click Here To Register Today!
Includes Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" - a $24.99 Value.
Do you want to learn how to fix a flat tire? When do I lube my chain? Learn these critical maintenance tips and more: how to clean your bike, make simple adjustments and when and where to lubricate your bike. Each class participant will learn how to fix basic maintenance issues on their own bike! Attendees are expected to bring their own bike to work on. Areas of the bike that will be discussed:
- Tire and Tube Service
- Chain Cleaning and Lubrication
- Cable Tension
- Bike Washing
- Safety Inspection
Intermediate/Tune-up Class (9 hours): $99.99 Click Here To Register Today!
Prepare to get your hands dirty as you learn more about bike maintenance. Our trained mechanics will take you through our tune-up procedure, step by step, so you'll really understand how to keep your bike running smoothly. Attendees are expected to bring their own bikes to work on.
Areas of the bike that will be discussed:
- Basic Bicycle Maintenance
- Tires & Tubes
- Hub, Rear Sprockets & Headsets
- Wheel Truing & Pedals
- Chains, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
- Derailleur Systems
- Rim Caliper Brake Systems
Build A Bike Class (10 hours): $100.00 Click Here To Register Today!
Build A Bike!
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Our Build A Bike class is perfect for those who want a soup to nuts course on all bike systems and how they work together or for those on a budget that are in need of a bike and want to combine that with the training to care for the bike.
You can bring your own bike if you like since this will teach you how to give it a complete overhaul. You can also purchase a used, unrepaired bike from us for $20.00 or we will provide a bike for you to work on that will be placed in our showroom for sale with the proceeds to help fund our organizational activities. We have a limited amount of volunteer slots available with each class that enable you to virtually "earn" your bike through your volunteer efforts. See our Volunteer Policy here. |
Wheel Class (4 Hours): $60.00 Click Here To Register Today!
Wheels and nothing but wheels! The first class will cover overhauling your
wheel bearings and how to remove your freewheel or cassette. The second class
will cover wheel truing, how and why you dish a wheel, and how to replace a spoke.
Wheels and nothing but wheels! The first class will cover overhauling your
wheel bearings and how to remove your freewheel or cassette. The second class
will cover wheel truing, how and why you dish a wheel, and how to replace a spoke.
Workshops
In addition to our regular programming, this year we are going to offer a series of specialized workshops covering in greater depth some individual areas that our customers have expressed interest in. Each workshop will be 3 hours in duration and cost $30 per student.
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Drive Train Workshop
This will cover inspecting your cog set and chain for wear and tear. We will also include how to replace brake cables, housing, and shoes plus their proper adjustment. Additionally, we'll talk about the different styles of brakes and compatibility issues.
Shifting Workshop
The shifting workshop will cover all aspects of your bikes shifting system. Included will be adjustments to shifters and derailleurs, replacing cable and housing, review of different types of shifting systems, and compatibility issues.
Coaster Brake Overhaul Workshop
Unravel the mystery of what's inside a coaster brake hub. Bring your own wheel or we can provide one as we pull it apart and clean and re-grease it.
Click Here To Register Today!
Drive Train Workshop
This will cover inspecting your cog set and chain for wear and tear. We will also include how to replace brake cables, housing, and shoes plus their proper adjustment. Additionally, we'll talk about the different styles of brakes and compatibility issues.
Shifting Workshop
The shifting workshop will cover all aspects of your bikes shifting system. Included will be adjustments to shifters and derailleurs, replacing cable and housing, review of different types of shifting systems, and compatibility issues.
Coaster Brake Overhaul Workshop
Unravel the mystery of what's inside a coaster brake hub. Bring your own wheel or we can provide one as we pull it apart and clean and re-grease it.
Upcoming:
Advanced Class: Covering everything about a bicycle. Talk about disk brake systems, integrated bearings, and numbers and measurements.
Wheel Building: Learn to build a bicycle wheel. Lace up your own rim or we will provide parts to build a wheel for Toledo Bikes! The first class will cover how to measure and lacing. The second class will cover tensioning and truing.
Single Speed Workshop: The perils and pitfalls of doing a single speed conversion. We cover how to measure a chain line, compatibility issues, and dishing a wheel.
Click Here to let us know what your interests are.
Wheel Building: Learn to build a bicycle wheel. Lace up your own rim or we will provide parts to build a wheel for Toledo Bikes! The first class will cover how to measure and lacing. The second class will cover tensioning and truing.
Single Speed Workshop: The perils and pitfalls of doing a single speed conversion. We cover how to measure a chain line, compatibility issues, and dishing a wheel.
Click Here to let us know what your interests are.
We Can Custom Design Classes For Your Organization
Our youth programs have been very successful. Let us know your needs and we can custom design a program for you. Classes can be either at our state of the art facility or a location of your choice.
Contact our Director of Education for details.
Contact our Director of Education for details.
