Brakes & Gears (II)
Everyone should bring a bicycle that has brakes or shifts or gears issue or one will be provided.
Similar format to Basics I
Topics
Training Date: Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.
(Noon to 4:00 pm)
1. Brakes - Review on Brakes from Previous Class, Replacement and Parts, and Adjustments for Manual Brakes. (2 Hours)
2. Gears, Shifters, and Derailleurs - Parts, Replacement, Installation, Front & Rear Derailleurs, Adjustments, and Tools. (2 Hours)
Tool List for this Class:
Brake & Gear Tools
- 2mm - 6mm Allen keys
- Cable and Housing Cutter
- Pliers
- Triangle File (to sand down freshly cut cable ends)
- Pokey Tool. See Howard's New & Improved Pokey Tool for Cut Cables below
- Flat-blade and Phillips Screwdrivers, mmall and medium
- Park Cable Stretcher - BT-2
For Old school bikes:
Park brake tool OBW-1, OBW-2, OBW-3, BT-3
Consumables
- Grease
- Rags
- Rubbing alcohol
Supplies
- Cables (1.6mm, 1.1mm) and Housing (4mm, 5mm)
- Ferrules (4mm, 5mm, Crimpable) and Cable Ends (1.2mm, 1.8mm)
- Brake Pads for your Bike
