Posted January 22nd, 2010 by Boston Biker
Got this in the email today, looks like it might be fun.
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66 South Street, Jamaica
Plain, MA 02130. 617-524-BIKE (2453).
Thursday Nights, 7 pm
$30/class
Take one, take them all!
Buy 4, get 1 FREE.
10% discount on an accessory purchase for every class you buy.
JAN. 28: Brakes
FEB. 4: Gears
FEB. 11: Bearing Adjustments
FEB. 18: Wheels
FEB. 25: Headset & Bottom Bracket Overhauls
MAR. 4: Hub Bearing Overhauls
For more info or to register, call 617-524-BIKE (2453).
www.FerrisWheelsBikeShop.com
Posted October 12th, 2009 by Boston Biker
Got this in the email today, if you are in the market for some repair classes, check out Ferris. Has anyone taken these classes want to leave impression in the comments?
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Take one, take them all! Repair classes are hands-on and limited to seven
people. All classes are led by experienced cyclists and mechanics.
Repair Classes – $30
Monday 10/12: Brakes
Monday 10/19: Gears
Monday 10/26: Bearings
Monday 11/2: Wheels
Lecture/Discussion – $5
Wed 10/14: Flat-fixing demo
Wed 10/21: Riding safety
Wed 10/28: Bike advocacy
Wed 11/4: Winter riding
Get 10% off your next accessory purchase at Ferris Wheels after you enroll
in a class. Call 617-524-BIKE to register.
All classes listed at http://www.ferriswheelsbikeshop.com/
Posted March 16th, 2009 by Boston Biker
Got this from JP Bikes
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Jeff Ferris of Ferris Wheels bike shop is hosting Bike Movie nights every other Friday, starting March 27th! I have no idea what movies he’s showing, but I am sure they will be awesome! Here are the dates – all movies start at 6:30 pm:
March 27th
April 10th
April 24th
May 8th
Again, all are Fridays, and all for now are taking place at Curtis Hall in JP.
Posted February 16th, 2009 by Boston Biker
Check out these cool classes coming up at Ferris Wheels.
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Bike Repair Classes
every Thursday night thru March.
Feb 19- Flats! Absolutely everything you’d ever want to know about
flat tires and fixing them. Hands-on class, $30.
Feb 26- Achy-brakey Bike Fixing various brake issues and learning about
different kinds of brakes. Hands-on class, $30.
Mar 5- Gear Repair Demystifying those derailers, ajusting your gears.
Hands-on class, $30.
Mar. 12 Wearing on your Bearings? Learn what to do when you hear that
creaky-crunchy hub or feel that loosey-goosey bottom bracket. Hands-on
class, $30.
Mar. 19 Well Spoken. In-depth explanation and opportunity to practice
spoke replacement and wheel truing. Hands-on class, $30.
Basic classes are $5 each; hands-on classes are $30. Preregistration
required for only the hands-on classes. Register for 4 hands-on classes
and get the fifth class FREE.
To register or for more information, call Ferris Wheels Bike Shop at (617)
524-BIKE or visit the shop at 66 South St., Jamaica Plain.
FERRISWHEELSBIKESHOP.COM
Posted December 4th, 2008 by Boston Biker
Bike Repair Classes at Ferris Wheels
more info here.
Ferris Wheels Bike Shop in Jamaica Plain (the original location for BNB’s bike collection and international shipping) is offering 2 series of bike repair classes. One series runs January 8th – February 5th, and the other February 19th – March 19th. For more information or to register, stop by Ferris Wheels at 66 South Street in Jamaica Plain or call 617-524-BIKE. See the full info on the classes here.
Posted October 20th, 2008 by Boston Biker
These look like some nice classes, and are cheap too!

Ferris Wheels Bike Shop in Jamaica Plain is offering classes in fall 2008 for bicyclists. Mondays nights at 7 pm. Oct. 20: Flats (hands-on); Oct. 27: Brakes; Nov. 3: Winter Riding tips (basic); Nov. 10: Bearings; Nov. 17: Quick and Dirty talk on flats (basic); and Nov. 24: Spoke replacement and wheel truing. Basic classes are: $5; hands-on are $30. Classes will be held at Ferris Wheels, 66 South St., JP. Register by calling Ferris Wheels at 617 524-BIKE.