Any #Biketooter out there who can tell me what the problem is that makes a Dutch bike with internal hub gears start to sound and feel like a derailleur bike that is stuck between gears, and what to do about it (besides book it in at the LBS)?
This toot was brought to you by a #BikeCommute that I aborted about 3 miles in.
#Cycling #BikeMaintenance #CycleMaintenance #BicycleMaintenance
Offering low-cost #BicycleMaintenance workshops!
"We offer a variety of workshops where you will learn how to care for and repair your bike, and build confidence with hands-on skills. Some of our most popular classes:
- Maintenance 101
- #FixAFlat
- 6-Session Complete Mechanic Series
- #EBike Safety and Maintenance
- #GEM - #GenderEqualityMechanics
- #EarnABike "
FMI:
https://communitycycles.org/workshops/
#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter #BicycleMaintenance #BikeMaintenance #EBikeMaintenance #BicycleWorkshops #BikeWorkshops
Workshops We offer a variety of workshops where you will learn how to care for and repair your bike, and build confidence with hands-on skills. Some of our most popular classes: Maintenance 101 Fix-a-Flat 6-Session Complete Mechanic Series E-Bike Safety and Maintenance GEM - Gender Equality Mechanics Earn-a-Bike Complete Mechanic Series This six-week course gives you the skills necessary to ... Read More
"Adult Classes & Workshops
Our classes and workshops offer fun, friendly, and accessible bike education to people 18 years old and up! Whether you’re interested in a seven-week bike repair course, or a one-time workshop, we have something for everyone!
Classes take place in the Bike Works Warehouse (3715 S Hudson St #111, Lower Level East Entrance, Seattle, WA 98118). Masks are encouraged to protect those most vulnerable in our community, but they are not required in our space.
Due to the high demand for class series, starting April 21st 2026 we are moving our registration system from open enrollment to a lottery system. Sign-up for the lottery will remain open for 2 days starting at 2pm, after which folks will be notified of the results. Recipients will have a week to register for the class, after which any unclaimed registrations will be returned to our reservation system to select other applicants. Applicants who do not receive a registration link will have increased odds for the next lottery signup, provided the signup information remains consistent between sign-ups.
We open registration for workshops and classes quarterly. If you do not see a registration button next to a class below, please check back later!
Our 2026 Season schedule will be posted this fall. We will offer two BR201, two BR101 (open enrollment), one BR101 (TWIG), and one BR101 (BIPOC).
Can’t sign up for a workshop or bike repair class? Check out our Open Shop program, which happens every 2nd & 4th Saturday from 1-5pm, year-round!
NOTE: As of Feb 2025, Friday Open Shops are cancelled until further notice.
Class Tuition
All of our programming is pay what you can afford, with options to offset the full cost by volunteering at Bike Works.
Learn about tuition & work trade
Workshops
Workshops are a great way to learn about your bike without committing to a seven-week bike repair course. Participants will focus on one topic, and should bring in their own (non-electric) bike. If you are unable to bring your bike, Bike Works is happy to provide one for you.
A limited selection of tools, replacement parts and accessories will be available for purchase at workshops, however, we might not have everything you need. Students are encouraged to bring in their own parts if they are looking to replace anything specific, or email their instructor beforehand. We will do our best to accommodate you and your bike!"
FMI:
https://bikeworks.org/adult-programs/adult-bike-repair-classes/
#SolarPunkSunday #BicycleMaintenance #SeattleEvents #BikeMaintenance #BikeWorkshops #OpenShops
#BikeExchange - How to Clean a #Bike: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide
Bike cleaning is an essential component of a regular bicycle maintenance routine. A clean bike looks better, runs more smoothly, and lasts longer.
By Jordan Grimes / Last updated - September 18, 2024
Excerpt:
Cleaning Supplies and Equipment
Having the right equipment makes bike cleaning fast and effortless. Here’s a list of the essential tools to get you started:
- Rags
- Water
- Two buckets
- Brushes (bike brushes or old toothbrushes)
- Sponges
- Soap or bike cleaner
- Chain degreaser
- Chain lube
In addition, some “nice-to-have” extra tools can make the process even easier:
- Bike stand
- Chain cleaning tool
- Garden hose "
Learn more:
https://bikexchange.com/how-to-clean-a-bike/
#SolarPunkSunday #BikeTooter #ParkTool #BicycleMaintenance #BikeMaintenance
Bike cleaning is an essential component of a regular bicycle maintenance routine. A clean bike looks better, runs more smoothly, and lasts longer. All bikes are made up of many moving parts (especially the drivetrain), meaning that the mud, dust, or debris that catches in these areas can cause rapid deterioration of efficiency and faster wearing. […]
More of this, please...!
The First #RepairCafé in #BosniaAndHerzegovina
12 March 2026
"The first Repair Café has opened in #Bosnia and #Herzegovina! Anida and Nerman, the initiators of #RepairCaféMostar, are giving this region a sustainable boost. 'We want to remove the barriers caused by fear and a lack of resources,' they said.
"Around Christmas last year, we received the happy news that we could welcome Repair Café Mostar: the first Repair Café in the #WesternBalkans. Anida Čmanjčanin and Nerman Turkić, the initiators, enthusiastically report on the grand opening and their intentions for the future.
Tradition and innovation go hand in hand!
"Thanks to support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Science and Repair Café International, the initiative kicked off with a festive launch. A workshop marathon attracted over 45 participants, including primary and secondary school pupils, as well as university students. Under the guidance of local experts, they learned various repair skills. These included #BicycleMaintenance, repairing #HouseholdAppliances, #textile #upcycling and #3DPrinting to replace broken plastic parts."
Read more:
https://www.repaircafe.org/en/the-first-repair-cafe-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/
#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesBosniaHerzegovina #BosniaHerzogovina #RightToRepair #FixIt #DIY #DIYRepairs #BikeMaintenance #RepairSkills #Fixers #BuildingCommunity #ReduceReuseRepair
My nemesis of bicycle maintenance is the snap ring. Every time I have to deal with a snap ring it's a multi-day pain while I struggle with it and give up and then struggle again and eventually I get lucky and I get the snap ring on.
Advice on the internet is of the "draw the rest of the fucking owl" variety.
More bike learnding! Successfully replaced the bottom bracket cartridge with £30 worth of parts and £13 worth of tools (I did have to buy and return the crank extractor and cassette before I got the right bits but who's counting).
Its all the more satisfying because I saved this bike from going to the tip and now with its new rear derailleur, chain, back wheel and bearings it rides like new!
Noob question for the #Bicycle community. I'm going to be providing motorcycle support for a bicycle event this weekend, and we've been asked to bring whatever relevant tools we have, to provide assistance fixing flats, etc.
I inherited a toolkit that contains spoke wrenches, bicycle-sized tire irons, a bazillion allen keys, and several tube patch kits. I know the tire irons will be useful, and I have my own set of metric allen wrenches, but I'm not sure about the spoke wrenches or the (probably pretty old) patch kits.
Are the spoke wrenches useful for roadside repair?
Would an old patch be adequate to get a bike to the end of the event, or useless, or worse than useless?
Any other good tools to have on board?
TIA
#BicycleCoalitionOfMaine - Fix-A-Bike - #KitteryME
May 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
"Be your own mechanic! Learn how to maintain your bike, fix a flat, pump up a tire, change a chain or cable, make shifting adjustments, and more in a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your bike and be willing to get their hands dirty. Class may take place outside, weather permitting."
Thursday, May 1, 5:00-7:00 pm
Registration Fee: Free, prior registration required, class limited to 15
Traip Academy
12 Williams Ave.
KITTERY, ME 03904
Register here:
https://kittery.maineadulted.org/course/fix-a-bike/
#ReuseRepair #SolarPunkSunday
#BicycleRepair #BicycleMaintenance #DIY #Bikes #BikeTooters #BikeRepair
#RightToRepair #ReuseRepairRecycle #TraipAcademy
<p>Be your own mechanic! Learn how to maintain your bike, fix a flat, pump up a tire, change a chain or cable, make shifting adjustments, and more in a hands-on learning experience. Please bring your bike and be willing to get their hands dirty. Class may take place outside, weather permitting.</p> <p>Thursday, May 1, 5:00-7:00 pm</p> <p>Registration Fee: Free, <strong>prior registration required, class limited to 15</strong></p> <p> </p>
#BicycleCoalitionOfMaine - Fix-A-Bike - #BangorME
April 29 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
"Be your own mechanic! The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will provide the tools and instruction for this workshop. Learn how to maintain your bike, fix a flat, pump up a tire, change a chain or cable, make shifting adjustments, and more in a hands-on learning experience. This 2-hour-long workshop will take place outdoors. If the weather is inclement, it will take place in the Atrium.
"Bring your own bike, helmet, and any tools you have you’d like to practice using.
"Registration required."
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/bcm-fix-a-bike-bangor-3/
#ReuseRepair #SolarPunkSunday
#BicycleRepair #BicycleMaintenance #BuildingCommunity #Bikes #BikeTooters #BikeRepair
#RightToRepair #ReuseRepairRecycle #BangorPublicLibrary
Be your own mechanic! The Bicycle Coalition of Maine will provide the tools and instruction for this workshop. Learn how to maintain your bike, fix a flat, pump up a tire, change a chain or cable, make shifting adjustments, and more in a hands-on learning experience. This 2-hour-long workshop will take place outdoors. If the weather is inclement, it will
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