Beginner Bike Repair Class – Learn Basic Maintenance Skills
$225 - 4 hours
Lay a Solid Foundation for Your Learning: Bike Teacher’s Beginner Class is the Perfect Bicycle Repair Course for Turning Passion Into Skill!
Designed for the complete beginner, the beginner class will begin by providing you a solid understanding of the different systems at work on every bike. You’ll learn exactly what makes a bike go, shift, and stop!
After walking through a detailed overview of your bike, Arthur will show you how to fix common problems that most riders will deal with at one time or another.
Grow your confidence in working on your own bike, and gain a framework on bicycle repair that will jumpstart your learning! This bicycle repair course is the perfect gift for the cyclist in your life.
Looking for more bicycle mechanic training options in California? Explore Bike Teacher’s hands-on training programs in San Jose.
Course Length: 4 hours
Class Size: 1-4.
Skills Covered:
Flat Tire Repair
Brake Adjustment
Brake Pad Replacement
Derailleur Adjustment
Chain Repair
Preparing for a Long Ride or Charity Ride?
Planning a century ride, charity ride, cycling vacation, or multi-day event? Bike Teacher’s four-hour Beginner Bike Repair Class helps you become more self-reliant before the big day.
Bring the bicycle you’ll be riding and receive hands-on practice with flat-tire repair, wheel removal and installation, pre-ride safety checks, brake inspection, shifting adjustments, chain care, and choosing the tools and spare parts you should carry.
No previous mechanical experience is required.
Optional Bonus Material:
Basic suspension setup
Rider Positioning guidelines and setup
🚴♂️ Ready to Fix Your Own Bike?
Beginner classes are always running. Contact Arthur to choose a start date that works for you.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you might be interested in our Intermediate Class or a 40Hour Class!
In this class, you’ll receive 100% hands-on training to help you gain the confidence to work on your own bike—no matter where you are in your cycling journey. My goal is to empower you to be independent when it comes to bike maintenance and repairs. 🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Class: ✅ Flat Tire Repair – Removing and reinstalling wheels, including the often-daunting rear wheel ✅ Brake Pad Replacement & Adjustment – Ensuring proper braking power and safety ✅ Derailleur Adjustments – Smoother shifting for better riding performance ✅ Wear & Tear Checks – Inspecting brake pads, chains, tires, and bearings to prevent issues ✅ Bike Washing & Lubrication – Essential maintenance to keep your bike running smoothly This class is perfect for beginners—no prior experience is needed, just a willingness to challenge yourself and learn! I’ll guide you every step of the way to help you reach your goals.
Beginner tool kit video.
“Mistakes and malfunctions are learning opportunities ”