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New Classes At Ferris Wheels

Written by Boston Biker on Oct 06

Got this in the email, not bad if you need the knowledge. The wheel truing one/adjusting the derailleur stands out to me as the most valuable.

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Hands-on repair classes are back.

Repair Classes are Thursday nights, 7:15-10:15pm. $30/person.

October 13: Flats! Absolutely everything you’d ever want or need to know about fixing flat tires.
October 20: Brakes! Achy-brakey bike? We’ll cover fixing various brake issues and learning about different kinds of brakes.
October 27: Gear Fear? No more. Demystifying your derailleur,adjusting your gears.
November 3: Bearings wearing? Learn how to adjust your hub and bottom bracket.
November 10: Wheels! Become well-“spoke”n with this in-depth exploration of wheel tension and opportunity to practice spoke replacement and wheel truing.

Register in the shop or call 617-524-BIKE (2453).
All classes are at Ferris Wheels Bike Shop (66 South Street, JP) on Thursday nights, 7:15-10:15pm.
Classes are $30 each, but when you buy 4 you get 1 free.


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