Bike Maintenance 201

This class goes beyond the basics of general maintenance to teach you the more advanced skills necessary to perform basic bike repair. If you’ve already attended Bike Maintenance 101 and are hungry for more, this is the class for you. If you know how to fix a flat tire, clean and lube your bike’s chain, and adjust your bike’s brakes and derailleur, you’re ready for Bike Maintenance 201.

Want to hone your basic bike maintenance skills before diving into more complicated maneuvers? Attend the useful Bike Maintenance 101 class, then check out Bike Maintenance 201 when you’re ready.

Still not sure which class level is right for you? This questionnaire might help.

• Do you know how to change a flat tire, and have you done it on your own?
• Do you lube your chain regularly?
• Do you know how to adjust your gear cables so your derailleur shifts accurately?
• Do you know how to examine your brake pads for proper alignment and inspect them for wear?

If you answered “No” to any of the questions above, we recommend taking Bike Maintenance 101 first.

The class fee is $60, due upon registration, and includes a pair of brake cables and housing as well as a pair of gear cables and housing (a $30 value). This payment goes directly to Recycle-A-Bicycle to support its mission of youth job training and environmental education. Half of the class fee can be considered a tax deductible donation to Recycle-A-Bicycle. 

To secure a spot in a Bike Maintenance 201 class, students must complete the online registration form and submit the $60 class fee at the point of registration. Register and pay now.

Cancellation policy: Sorry, no refunds are available. If you wish to change to a different class date, you may do so without any extra charge, up to a week in advance of the class for which you were registered. To cancel or change the date of the class, email classes.

All class dates and locations are subject to change. Please check back for updates.

With your knowledge of a bicycle’s mechanics, you’d make a fine Bike New York volunteer! Whether at an event ride or educational class, Bike New York is always in need of skilled support. Find out how you can join our volunteer ranks here.