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Bike Repair Skills & DIY Assistance Resources
BikeBro.com
Amazing resource for everything that you might want to know about bikes. From the different types of bike and how to choose the right size to what you should look for when you are buying a used bike. Plus beautiful hand drawn diagrams!
Beginners Guide to Bike Maintenance
Central Park Bike Rental has created a short list of the skills that you should know when you're getting into DIY bike repair. What to pack in your tool kit, how to tell if your tires should be replaced, when to lube your chain...they lay it out really simply and succinctly.
SheldonBrown.com
The site looks like it was made in the 1980s, because it was, but don't be put off by that. This is the best A to Z of bike repair on the internet. Sheldon Brown spent years building this resource with information on everything from strange repair techniques to physics quandaries. This is the place to go for any and every question about bikes, but be prepared to explore for hours.
Bike repair and riding videos with Total Women's Cycling
If you're trying to really learn about bike repair and riding skills, Total Women's Cycling has endless video tutorials. I refer to these whenever I have a problem that I'm not sure how to tackle. Try it out! If you've got the right tools, they'll walk you through the steps.
Choosing a Saddle You Love
If you aren't comfortable sitting on your bike, why would you ever want to ride it??? Bikes come with stock saddles, or if you've bought a used bike, you might be riding someone else's perfect saddle...but everyone's body is unique. You've got to get a saddle that fits your body! Step one is to measure the distance between your sit bones, and you can use play doh to do this! Read on!
Cyclista Zine has a great collection of resources about biking, and it's all focused on BIPOC riders and WTF riders!
Bike Repair Skills & DIY AssistanceBike Repair Diagnosis
We use this form in class to diagnose your bike from headset to hub. Download the form below and do your own bike repair diagnosis at home! This will take you through accessing your frame, wheels, brakes, and other components. If you have any questions, check out the Sheldonbrown.com website.
bike_repair_diagnosis.pdf
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Amazing resource for everything that you might want to know about bikes. From the different types of bike and how to choose the right size to what you should look for when you are buying a used bike. Plus beautiful hand drawn diagrams!
Beginners Guide to Bike Maintenance
Central Park Bike Rental has created a short list of the skills that you should know when you're getting into DIY bike repair. What to pack in your tool kit, how to tell if your tires should be replaced, when to lube your chain...they lay it out really simply and succinctly.
SheldonBrown.com
The site looks like it was made in the 1980s, because it was, but don't be put off by that. This is the best A to Z of bike repair on the internet. Sheldon Brown spent years building this resource with information on everything from strange repair techniques to physics quandaries. This is the place to go for any and every question about bikes, but be prepared to explore for hours.
Bike repair and riding videos with Total Women's Cycling
If you're trying to really learn about bike repair and riding skills, Total Women's Cycling has endless video tutorials. I refer to these whenever I have a problem that I'm not sure how to tackle. Try it out! If you've got the right tools, they'll walk you through the steps.
Choosing a Saddle You Love
If you aren't comfortable sitting on your bike, why would you ever want to ride it??? Bikes come with stock saddles, or if you've bought a used bike, you might be riding someone else's perfect saddle...but everyone's body is unique. You've got to get a saddle that fits your body! Step one is to measure the distance between your sit bones, and you can use play doh to do this! Read on!
Cyclista Zine has a great collection of resources about biking, and it's all focused on BIPOC riders and WTF riders!
Bike Repair Skills & DIY AssistanceBike Repair Diagnosis
We use this form in class to diagnose your bike from headset to hub. Download the form below and do your own bike repair diagnosis at home! This will take you through accessing your frame, wheels, brakes, and other components. If you have any questions, check out the Sheldonbrown.com website.
bike_repair_diagnosis.pdf
Download File
