The Language of Bicycle Repair

 This class will explore all facets of the bicycle. By demonstration, all systems will be explained and shown how each interrelates to the other. How the bicycle works, how it fails, and why. Three one and a half hour sessions will be conducted at the free school...and a final 2 hour session will be conducted at Velocipede Bike Project where students will engage in a hands on clinic of what has been discussed and demonstrated. This will be the chance to speak the language of repair by proper use of terms and correct reference to all tools required for proper handleing of all repairs to any bicycle. This will a chance to understand how this highly refined yet simple machine is constructed...and how all systems work together in a balance of alignment and adjustment. These components can endure all weather conditions and hard rideing if the machine receives timely overhauls and the simplest of routine tune ups. The student will be well positioned to hear what their bicycle is telling them, once they learn the language of repair... This is a course that will be technical by nature. Fear not...all questions will be answered...and the bicycle will be revealed as the simplest expression of mans mechanical prowess. Attendance to all sessions is recommended.    
        As this is all demonstration/discussion at the free school, the classroom will not be soiled in any way by grease, oil or general bike road dirt. tools, components will all be clean for handleing....just need chairs and a table..