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Bike Oven Tutorial - Wheel Building

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DaveM
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August 19, 2009
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

We will revisit the art and science of wheel building. Topics covered will include basic theory of wheel design, lacing, tensioning, and truing. A brief lecture will be followed by all students building wheels. Shop spokes, hubs, and rims will be provided, but if you have a project you are working on, feel free to bring it in.

There are no prerequisites for this session but familiarity with basic truing techniques will be highly beneficial.

Class size is limited to 6 students. Secure your spot by emailing: info@bikeoven.com
Sorry - class is completely full - please let us know if you would like to be added to the list for future class announcements.

Tutorials are free for active volunteers, $10 donation requested from all others.

Bike repair class at the Bicycle Tree in Santa Ana

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DaveM
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July 25, 2009
10:00 amto4:00 pm

Opportunity for repair instruction in Orange County, for any level, provided by the Bicycle Tree.
See: www.thebicycletree.org

Bike Oven Class Series - Bicycle Thread Forms & Standards

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DaveM
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July 29, 2009
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

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Wednesday July 29th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Threads are literally what hold your bike together. But this key mechanical element is often ignored or abused.

The Bike Oven presents a overview of the thread forms and standards on the bicycle. We will review the common thread standards, how they developed, compatibility, pitfalls, and repair. Normally considered a more advanced topic, this class is a good overview for anyone who wants to learn to work on bicycles properly. No prerequisites.

The class will consist of approximately one hour of lecture. Additional time for questions and review of tools. No repair work scheduled, but if you have a specific problem, bring your bike to be addressed in the class.

Class size limited by space. RSVP to secure a spot by emailing info@bikeoven.com

Donation requested. Active volunteers may attend at no charge.

Bike Oven Class Series - Bicycle Evaluation

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DaveM
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July 15, 2009
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

Wednesday July 15, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Learn to evaluate an entire bicycle to determine repairs and adjustments required to put it into optimum working order. Condition of wearing surfaces, bearings, controls, and other components will be examined non-intrusively, that is, without disassembly. Needed repairs and extent of repair will be noted on an evaluation sheet to be provided as class material.

After demonstration portion of class, students will evaluate their own (or Oven supplied) bicycle in the manner presented. Students will then complete their own evaluation sheets. No tools will be needed or used, nothing will be disassembled or repaired. All evaluation will be done by sight, sound, and feel. No prerequisites for this class. No hablamos Español. Nous ne parlons pas français. Wir sprechen nicht Deutsches.

RSVP to:  info@bikeoven.com for class reservation. Limit eight students.

(Note: the shop will be closed for this class. No other shop use will be allowed while in session.)

Bike Oven Class Series - Disk Brakes

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February 25, 2009
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

Wednesday February 25, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bike Oven presents the class, “Bicycle Disk Brakes”.

A comprehensive overview of disk brakes for road & mountain bikes. History, design, maintanance, adjustment, and repair will be covered.

The class will consist of a lecture (approx 20 min) with a brief review of all bicycle brakes: history, development, design, and operation. More detail will be given regarding hub type brakes, with disk brakes in particular. Next will be a short demonstration the removal, inspection, service, repair, installation and adjustments to mechanical and hydraulic disk brakes. Finally, students will get a chance to remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, service and reinstall their own disk brakes.

Students should bring their own bikes to work on if possible. Limited shop bikes will be available.

A suggested donation of $10 is requested. Donation fee waived for
current volunteers.

Class is limited to 8 students. RSVP by emailing us at info@bikeoven.com

Bike Oven Class Series - Wheel Truing

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ubrayj02
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February 11, 2009
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

Hey you bumpy wheeled ridazz! Come by the Bike Oven on Wednesday night and learn the basics of wheel truing.

Wednesday Feb 11, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

This class will focus on wheel truing (straightening) and spoke adjustment. There are no prerequisites for this session and no prior mechanic experience is required. Anyone is welcome to attend. You will be given a brief overview of wheel design, construction, evaluation, tensioning, spoke replacement and tools and will then have an opportunity to practice on actual wheels.

Shop wheels will be used, but please bring your own as well for extra practice.

Class size is limited to 6 students. Secure your spot by emailing Josef at: ubrayj02 at yahoo dot com. Or call: 310-902-5439

First confirmed, first served. Walk-ins will only be admitted if class size permits.

(Note: the shop will be closed for this class. No other shop use will be allowed while in session.)

The Oven’s tutorials are designed to help new and current volunteers get up to speed on various common repair tasks we see in the shop so that they can participate in the madness we call the BikeOven…priority will be given to those who want to become full fledged volunteers. But we can fill open spaces with anyone who is simply interested in gaining new skills.

A suggested donation of $10 is requested - but if you’re broke you’re broke.

Caste no bar.

Bike Oven Class Series - Brakes

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January 28, 2009
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

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Wednesday January 28, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bike Oven presents the class, “Bicycle Rim Brakes”.

A comprehensive overview of traditional rim brakes for road & mountain bikes. Class will cover caliper, cantilever, and v-brake style braking systems. Future classes will review disk brakes separately. History, design, maintanance, adjustment, and repair will be covered.

The class will consist of a lecture (approx 20 min) describing bicycle brake history, development, design, and operation of the various types of rim brakes. Next will be a short demonstration of the removal, inspection, service, repair, installation and adjustments to a road caliper type of rim brake. Finally, students will get a chance to remove, disassemble, inspect, repair, service and reinstall their own rim brakes.

Students should bring their own bikes to work on. Some shop bikes will be available.

Class is limited to 8 students. RSVP by emailing us at info@bikeoven.com

Note: As of Wednesday morning, we still have some openings for the class. So, just show up tonight and participate.

Bike Oven Tutorial Series - Gears & Derailleurs

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January 14, 2009
7:00 pmto10:00 pm

gears.jpgWednesday January 14, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Our next tutorial will focus on gears, derailleurs, chains, shifting, and the drive train. We will cover the basics of adjusting shifting on multi-speed bicycles with friction and index shifting. Installation, alignment, and inspection of derailleurs and shifters will be reviewed. We will also cover basic inspection of the drive train including chain and chainring wear and chain replacement. There are no prerequisites for this session and no prior mechanic experience is required.

 Please bring your bike or project to work on if you wish. But shop bikes will be available for the class.

Class is limited to 8 students. RSVP by emailing us at:
david.matsu at gmail dot com

A suggested donation of $10 is requested. $5 donation for active volunteers.

(Note: the shop will be closed for this class. No other shop use while in session.)

The Oven’s tutorials are designed to help new and current volunteers get up to speed on various common repair tasks we see in the shop so that they can participate in the madness we call the BikeOven…priority will be given to those who want to become full fledged volunteers. But we can fill open spaces with anyone who is simply interested in gaining new skills.

Upcoming classes include Brakes tentatively scheduled for January 28th and Wheel Truing for February 11th.

 UPDATE: Class is full. Watch for future classes or visit us during normal hours for help and training.

Bike Oven Xmas Schedule - Closed for Renovation

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arthur
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Hello folks, we plan on taking a few weeks off to work on the shop. Our last night of operation this year will be Tuesday 12/23 and we will reopen to the public on Tuesday 1/6/2009. During that time we will reorganize the shop and keep Dingo and Syd company. Here’s wishing everyone an excellent end-of -year-celebration-type-thing-greeting-holiday-type-whatchamacallit-thingamybob-

type- seasonal time event.

Bike Oven Class Series - Bicycle Tools

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toolcollage1.jpgWednesday December 10, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bike Oven presents the class, “Overview of Tool Use”. A comprehensive overview of the general purpose, common bicycle-specific, and advanced special purpose & thread forming tools used for bicycle repair and maintanance.

The class will consist of a lecture (approx 45 min) decribing tools, their proper usage, sources and home-made tools. Next will be a brief demonstration of various tools in action. Finally, students will get a chance to handle tools and practice using them on shop bicycles which will be dissassembled only, no repair work to be done at this time.

Future classes will include the application of these tools to specific areas of bicycle maintenance and repair. This class will be an excellent introduction for those new to bike repair, those less familiar with the unique tool set needed for bike repair, and those who want to improve their knowledge of proper tool usage, maintanance, and design.

Class is limited to 8 students. RSVP by emailing us at info@bikeoven.com

A suggested donation of $10 is requested. $5 donation for active volunteers.