Upskill with yellow bike!
Deep dive into a particular bicycle system to understand its mechanism fully. These classes are directed to everyone, beginners to experts, who want to learn more about how bicycles work and use the knowledge in practice.
Current offerings:
Wheel Building
Join Yellow Bike’s professional wheel builder Chalo Colina for a detailed exercise in building a bicycle wheel. This two day class will identify the anatomy of the spoked bicycle wheel and its components and include a guided hands-on wheel build and true. Components will be provided for the wheel build.
UPCOMING ClassES :
E-Bike Primer
E-Bikes have soared in popularity as technology has improved and prices have dropped. If you’re curious about e-bikes, this class is your gateway to a world of accessible, green transportation. Topics will include an overview of what’s out there in the market, what to look for and what to avoid, and a buyer’s guide.
UPCOMING ClassES :
E-Bike Troubleshooting
Owning an e-bike is different from owning a human-powered bike, and we have the tips and tricks you’ll need to know. Battery health maintenance, proprietary technology, chargers and controllers, are all things that you’ll learn about in this class. There will be a lecture portion, a demonstration portion, and of course Q and A throughout!
UPCOMING ClassES :
E-Bike Conversion Class
Have you ever wondered if it could be possible to electrify your bike? Watch and learn as our mechanic demonstrates the process! You’ll learn about how to choose a bike that is compatible with adding a motor, as well as all about the different options: motor locations (front wheel, back wheel, mid-drive), and the different companies out there who make the electrical systems and how to choose the best one for your project.
UPCOMING ClassES :
Hubs (202)
A hub is the center part of a bicycle wheel. It consists of an axle, bearings, and a hub shell.
Join the Yellow Bike and our professional bike educators for a detailed survey of bicycle hubs. This three-hour class will define hubs and identify their common types and their anatomies; and will include a guided hands-on hub overhaul and adjustment. Subject bicycles will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring and work on their own bikes.
UPCOMING ClassES :
Brake Systems (204)
A bicycle brake reduces the speed of a bicycle or prevents it from moving. The three main types are rim brakes, disc brakes, and drum brakes.
Join Yellow Bike professional bike educators for a detailed survey of bicycle braking systems. This three-hour class will identify bike brake types and include a guided hands-on installation, service, and adjustment of pads, cables and housings. Subject bicycles will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring and work on their own bikes.
UPCOMING ClassES :
Shifting Systems (205)
Bicycle drivetrain systems are used to transmit power on bicycles from the riders to the wheels. Learn how gear-changing systems work.
Join Yellow Bike professional bike educators for a survey of the bicycle drivetrain. This three-hour class will identify the anatomy of the bicycle drivetrain, including the names and functions of its components; the importance of component compatibility; and a guided hands-on installation and adjustment of shifters, derailleurs, and their control cables and housings. Subject bicycles will be provided, but attendees are also encouraged to bring and work on their own bikes.
