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Fix A Flat Clinic

Written by Boston Biker on Apr 22

Another great class from Bikes not Bombs.

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April 28, Thursday. 8:00 PM, Bikes Not Bombs Retail Bike Shop 18 Bartlett
Sq., Jamaica Plain.
Stop by to learn how to patch a bike tube (and mount a tire, and install a wheel).  This clinic is free and open to the public.  No need to call just drop on by.

http://bikesnotbombs.org/bikeshop-classes

617-522-0226


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Hub Bicycle Fix A Flat Clinics (Free)

Written by Boston Biker on Jan 25

Got this in the email, can’t beat free!

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When: 1st Weds of every month (2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5. 11/2 and 12/7), 7-9pm

How much?: FREE! (no joke)

Where: Hub Bicycle Co, 918 Cambridge St., Cambridge

There’s limited space so email info(at)hubbicycle(dot)com to reserve your spot.

This is a basic class, no bike knowledge necessary. Really. Don’t be intimidated. No need to bring your own bike, we’ll have some here. You’ll learn about fixing flat tires (the most common bike problem), as well as
at-home maintenance that’ll help keep your bike healthy.


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Free Fix A Flat Class At Bikes Not Bombs

Written by Boston Biker on Nov 17

Got this in the email, being able to fix a flat is a great skill to have, I myself managed to double flat today, weeeee!

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Learn to fix a flat tire, and save time, Money, and rubber! Come to this free clinic and learn a valuable skill which could save you at least $10 every time you get a flat— plus you save a tube every time you patch your old one. We’ll show you a method for fixing a flat which ensures success.

8:00 PM, Friday November 19
Bikes Not Bombs Retail Bike Shop
18 Bartlett Square, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

facebook event here


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