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slowSSer · 06-27-2008, 12:28 PM

for another resource, the santa ana REI runs a "how to work on your bike" clinic with one very qualified wrench (Bob) and only 4 people and their bikes at a time- it's usually a good 3-4 hour class, and you learn by doing on yer own ride.

dkr92886 · 06-27-2008, 01:19 PM

Here's some info on the next class at REI

Comprehensive Bike Class
7/12/2008 12:00 PM
REI provides all tools and bike stands. Just bring your bike and be ready to learn! The class includes training on wheel truing; adjustments on hubs, brakes, and drive train; bike frame and component inspection; and cleaning and lubricating.

IF you are interested in a group class contact your local REI store.
Location:Santa Ana REIContact:customer serviceCost:$70 members, $90 non-members Registration Required? Yes. call for availability 714-543-4142

slowSSer · 06-27-2008, 01:21 PM

that's the one! I used to wrench there and these were among our favorite days- two mechanics, 4 people and their bikes- it was always nice and mellow.

dkr92886 · 06-27-2008, 01:31 PM

It's a 5 hr class 12-5pm and there is another one on July 20th.
I am interested in taking this class, I just can't do one in July. We could call REI and ask for an STR class.

mtnbikerfred · 08-04-2008, 11:44 AM

Time to put together another STR Clinic. 2nd or 3rd Tuesday night in September.

PM' me if your interested I'll set the date on the calendar in a week or so.

Fred

Drop D · 08-04-2008, 11:59 AM

Personal Experience: I have only been riding for exactly 1 (one) YEAR! but had never took my bike to a shop for any reason or failure....

What helped me the most understanding my bike was browsing the WEB... GOOGLE is there to HELP!

First thing I did after I got my bike was... TEAR it apart "literally" up to the last bolt and put it back the way it was (not including shocks/fork/hydro brakes internals)... don't forget to use a lot of "common sense". Now I am able to fix my friends bikes who have been riding way longer than I have.
After my trip to mammoth this weekend, I will take my FORK apart to better understand whats going on inside that complicated looking mechanism.

"USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB"

I hope this Inspires NEWBIE riders like me

06-27-2008, 12:28 PM	#41 (permalink)
slowSSer ali'i hua	for another resource, the santa ana REI runs a "how to work on your bike" clinic with one very qualified wrench (Bob) and only 4 people and their bikes at a time- it's usually a good 3-4 hour class, and you learn by doing on yer own ride. __________________ "...the weather will continue to change, on and off, for a long, long time" -Al Sleet, the hippy dippy weatherman RIP George Carlin http://www.myspace.com/setswim

06-27-2008, 01:21 PM	#43 (permalink)
slowSSer ali'i hua	that's the one! I used to wrench there and these were among our favorite days- two mechanics, 4 people and their bikes- it was always nice and mellow. __________________ "...the weather will continue to change, on and off, for a long, long time" -Al Sleet, the hippy dippy weatherman RIP George Carlin http://www.myspace.com/setswim

08-04-2008, 11:44 AM	#45 (permalink)
mtnbikerfred trail-male for hire...	STR Maitnenance Clinic at Fullerton Bikes. Time to put together another STR Clinic. 2nd or 3rd Tuesday night in September. PM' me if your interested I'll set the date on the calendar in a week or so. Fred __________________ ====================== STR Bike Maintenance Clinic Sept. 16

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06-27-2008, 01:19 PM	#42 (permalink)
dkr92886 Being evil is 2 much fun	Here's some info on the next class at REI Comprehensive Bike Class 7/12/2008 12:00 PM REI provides all tools and bike stands. Just bring your bike and be ready to learn! The class includes training on wheel truing; adjustments on hubs, brakes, and drive train; bike frame and component inspection; and cleaning and lubricating. IF you are interested in a group class contact your local REI store. Location:Santa Ana REIContact:customer serviceCost:$70 members, $90 non-members Registration Required? Yes. call for availability 714-543-4142

06-27-2008, 01:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
dkr92886 Being evil is 2 much fun	It's a 5 hr class 12-5pm and there is another one on July 20th. I am interested in taking this class, I just can't do one in July. We could call REI and ask for an STR class.

08-04-2008, 11:59 AM	#46 (permalink)
Drop D Senior Member	Personal Experience: I have only been riding for exactly 1 (one) YEAR! but had never took my bike to a shop for any reason or failure.... What helped me the most understanding my bike was browsing the WEB... GOOGLE is there to HELP! First thing I did after I got my bike was... TEAR it apart "literally" up to the last bolt and put it back the way it was (not including shocks/fork/hydro brakes internals)... don't forget to use a lot of "common sense". Now I am able to fix my friends bikes who have been riding way longer than I have. After my trip to mammoth this weekend, I will take my FORK apart to better understand whats going on inside that complicated looking mechanism. "USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE RIGHT JOB" I hope this Inspires NEWBIE riders like me

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