Behind Bars In Brooklyn Bicycle Mechanic Courses.
Choose from below options to start taking control of your bicycle repairs.
$75
Basic Mechanic Skills
In this course we will cover everything to survive a long ride. From how to adjust your handlebars and seat, gears, brakes, install rear racks and other accessories, correct air pressure and how to lube the chain and other parts on the bicycle. One course:
Course A: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (2.5 hours).
$30
Tires and Tubes
In this course “Tires and Tubes” we will cover everything related with tires and tubes. Tire fit, compatibility and types of tires. Everything you need to know about rim tape, types of tubes, valves and air pressure. How to remove a wheel, tire and tube and how to install a tube, a tire and a wheel. Two courses:
Course A: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 10 minutes)
Course B: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 10 minutes).
$25
How to use Shifters and Brakes
In this course we will cover how to use shifters and brakes to maximized their shelf life. How to use the shifters and when to use them. When brakes pads need to be change and why? Why brakes make noise and why sometimes don’t stop? One course:
Course A: Learning and practicing with your own bicycles (1hour and 20 minutes).
$40
Derailleurs
In this course we will cover everything about derailleurs. Front and Rear derailleurs installation. When to change cables and how to install the cables. How to adjust front and rear derailleurs. How to lubricate the derailleurs and how to maintain it clean. Two courses:
Course C: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 15 minutes)
Course D: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 15 minutes).
$35
Cassette & Chain
In this course we will cover everything you need to know about cassettes and chains. Compatibility, sizing, types, choosing the correct one for your bicycle, lubrication and installation. We will cover different types of cassettes and chains, how to remove them and to install. Two courses:
Course E: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 10 minutes)
Course F: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 10 minutes).
$40
Brakes & Brake Levers
In this course we will cover all types of brakes and brake levers. Which brakes and levers are the correct for your bicycle and why . What makes a brake more durable, responsive and what modulation is? How to remove, clean, lubricate and install. Two courses:
Course G: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 15 minutes)
Course H: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 15 minutes).
$45
Forks & Headsets
In this course we will cover everything about forks and headsets. We will cover all types of forks and headsets, sizes, differences, how to choose the correct one for your bike, how to remove it and how to install it. Two courses:
Course I: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 15 minutes)
Course J: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 15 minutes).
$35
Handlebars & Stems
In this course we will cover everything you need to know about handlebars & stem. Compatibility, sizing, types, choosing the correct one for your bicycle and installation. One course:
Course K: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 15 minutes).
$40
Bottom Bracket
In this course we will cover all types of bottom brackets, which are the correct for your bicycle and why they are so many types. What makes a bottom bracket durable and how we can choose the correct one depending on our bicycle, type of riding and crank. How to remove, clean, lubricate and install. Two courses:
Course A: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 30 minutes)
Course B: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 30 minutes).
$35
Hubs
In this course we will cover everything about hubs and axles. We will cover all types of hubs and axles, sizes, differences, how to choose the correct one for your bike, how to dis-assemble and assemble. One courses:
Course A: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 45 minutes)
$45
Wheels: Truing & Repair
In this course we will cover everything you need to know about wheel truing. How to true a wheel, replace spokes, remove and install. How to measure spokes and how to install them. Two course:
Course A: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. ( 2 hours).
Course B: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. ( 2 hours).
$75
Wheels: Building and Replacing
In this course we will cover all types of hubs, spokes and rims. How to make the best rim and hub decision for your type of riding and which spokes will be more durable and stronger. How to dis-assemble, assemble ( build) and true the wheel. Three courses:
Course A: Learning and practicing with other bicycles. (1hour and 30 minutes)
Course B: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Course C: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. (1 hour and 30 minutes).
$35
Remove Rust, Clean & Lubricate
In this course we will cover everything about removing rust, how and where to clean and how much we should lubricate. Types of cleaning solutions and lubrications. We will cover all types of brushes and tools needed to clean and different kinds of lubrication, choosing the best for our type of riding. One courses:
Course M: Learning and practicing with your own bicycles. (1hour and 40 minutes)
$25
Tools, Lubrication and Other Solutions
In this course we will cover everything you need to know about tools, lubes, polish and degreasers. What tools you need for our bicycle and where/how to use them. We will cover all types of lubrications and the best way to use them and how much. When, how and how much degreaser and types of polish. One course:
Course L: Learning and practicing with your own bicycle. ( 1hours).
$
Private Course
In this course we will cover everything you want to know about your bicycle or bicycles. Private course can be one or multiple courses. Class will be private.
All our courses are designed for everyone to understand and be able to take control of their repairs.
Two types of courses: Basic covering (different topics in one course). One topic: Intensification and elaboration in one subject. Please feel free to contact us if you don’t see a topic that you are interested in or hours are not suitable for you.
The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.
Brian Herbert