Classes at the Gear Wizard
BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASSES AT THE GEAR WIZARD
With BARNETT’S Bicycle INSTITUTE CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
With the Closure of Barnett’s Bicycle INstitue (BBI) This service is expanding. Dates are being evaluated for the fall of 2023
Learn how to work on your bike or sharpen your skills with master mechanic and owner Brian Wood. Space is limited to ensure students are able to see what Brian is teaching and there are limited bike stands for students to work on their bikes.
Brian will be covering three different topics each session. Sign up for all three classes, or individual classes. Topics covered in each session are listed below.
Curriculum is based on training from BBI (now defunct) Shimano, Sram, Fox, and many other certifications and trainings.
Basic Tune Overview
Photo by Jack Taylor
All the systems of a bike will be covered. This includes how to tune a contemporary mountain bike, gravel bike and classic road bike. The classes are intended to be an overview and provide the most comprehensive information within time constraints. The classes are intended to be an overview and provide the most comprehensive information within time constraints.
Price: $200
Deposit: $100 due at time of booking
72 hour cancelation policy: non-refundable deposit within that time
Brakes and Shifting Overview
Photo by Jack Taylor
Brake adjustment, troubleshooting and an overview of brake systems. Hydraulic disc brakes will be covered, including mineral oil and DOT disc brakes and bleeding those brakes. Rim brakes, including caliper, cantilever and linear pull brakes will also be covered.
Shifting systems will cover all systems of the drive train. This includes the cassette, freewheel, chain, chain rings, bottom bracket, cranksets, front & rear derailleurs and shifters. Trouble shooting and adjusting most systems will be covered. We will also cover different lubricants.
Price: $200
Deposit: $100 due at time of booking
72 hour cancelation policy: non-refundable deposit within that time
Wheels and Tires Overview
Photo by Jack Taylor
All systems of the wheel are included; hubs, freehubs, bearings, axles, cones, skewers, thru axles, different types of spokes, wheel lacing patterns and different rim constructions will be covered. A sample wheel will also be built. Wheel truing based on DT Swiss standards will be instructed.
Tire removal and installation will be instructed. Also covered will be rim strips, rim tape, valves, tubeless systems, tubes, tire sizing and tire pressure.
Price: $200
Deposit: $100 due at time of booking
72 hour cancelation policy: non-refundable deposit within that time
Complete Bicycle Maintenance
Three full days covering each individual class: Basic Tune, Brakes and Shifting, Wheels and Tires
Can be three days in a row or mixed to accommodate schedules. Depending on scheduled class dates.
Price: $500
Deposit: $200 due at time of booking
72 hour cancelation policy: non-refundable deposit within that time
Check out the “Keep ‘Em Turning” article from Outside Bozeman about Bike Maintenance Classes at the Gear Wizard.
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