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Welcome Bike Shop Volunteers (and anyone with bikes)! No matter where you live, now you can freshen up your skills and learn some new ones as you get ready to repair bikes on playa.
Here are the outlines for the two Bike Workshops:
Bike Repair training Videos
Bike Repair training Videos
Bike Repair Volunteer Workshop
Bike Repair Volunteer Workshop
Here is the livestream recording from the volunteer workshop Cranky held in Berkeley:
Blair from Cranky's Bike Shop says: Here are some YouTube videos for bike repair, and comments. I liked these because they are short and concise videos. Folks wanting a deeper dive can view the Park Tools Youtube series for specific topics of interest.
Basic: Flat Fixing
Basic: Flat Fixing
Basic: Chain Repair
Basic: Chain Repair
Note: Chains are different link sizes; make sure the quick link is the right one. Cranky's stocks 'em all.
Special Note: WD40 IS NOT LUBE. You can always point a can of WD40 at a chain and watch Cranky react, just for fun.
Basic: v-Brake Adjustments
Basic: v-Brake Adjustments
Pro Tip: Make sure the rear brake engages the rim slightly before the front does so our customers don't spill their drinks.
Advanced: Shimano Rear Derailleur
Advanced: Shimano Rear Derailleur
advanced: cruiser bottom bracket bearings part 1
advanced: cruiser bottom bracket bearings part 1
We never see them this clean so there are 2 videos (see below)
Advanced: Cruiser bottom bracket part 2
Advanced: Cruiser bottom bracket part 2
Rusted All To Hell. Still in better shape than we see them, typically they come out in chunks, or what Cranky calls Shrapnel. Run a rag around the empty bottom bracket to pick up all of the metal slivers. Careful with this so we don't have to go looking for Tetanus shots.
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