Class Offerings
All class fees are suggested. SBI offers sliding scale pricing because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn how to fix their bike. We teach all ages and abilities, no mechanical experience required! If you have any questions or request for accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email or phone.
Fix-A-Flat
Just want to learn how to change a flat? We got you! We’ll show you how to identify different types of flat tires, how to safely remove and install a tube, and how to make sure the new tube won’t go flat again. Are your tires tubeless? No problem, we’ll cover that too.
$40
per person
Intro to Maintenance
Whether you’re just getting into biking, or you’ve been doing it your whole life, the Intro to Maintenance class is the perfect jumping off point for your bike mechanic journey. We’ll cover the basics of what tools to carry with you on the bike and how to use them, how to conduct a pre-ride check, how to repair a flat, and some basic on-trail adjustments you can make. We’ll demystify the numbers and words on the side of your tube, and you’ll leave with the confidence to fix your bike when you’re out on a ride. This class runs about 3 hours.
What We'll Cover
- Tools to carry with you on your adventures
- Bike sizing and fit
- Minor gear and brake adjustments
- Proper chain maintenance
- How to change a flat
$100
per person
Rear Derailleur Intensive
We know the rear derailleur can be a head scratcher! We’ll unlock the secrets to adjusting, setting up, and diagnosing your rear derailleur. For a more comprehensive understanding of shifting systems, you’ll want to look at our All Things Shifting class. This class runs about 4 hours.
What We'll Cover
- Chain fitting
- Derailleur hanger alignment
- Limit screw and B screw setting
- Cable tension and barrel adjusters
$100
per person
2 Day Maintenance Clinic
Enjoyed our Intro to Maintenance class or already have the basics covered and want to learn more? This class is perfect for those who ride often and are in constant need of fine tuning but can’t imagine a week away from their beloved bike.
What We'll Cover
- Cassettes, chains and cranksets
- Bottom brackets
- Front and rear derailleurs adjustments and upkeep
- Brake systems
- Shifters
- Cables and housing
- Headsets
- Stem and handlebars
$400
per person
5 Day Mechanic’s Intensive
This is our most intensive class, where we’ll strip a bike down to its frame, and build it up again. We explain how every component works, how to diagnose problems, and how the systems of a bike work together to keep you rolling. We do have a two-person minimum for this class. This class is 6-8 hours a day for 5 days.
What We'll Cover
- Basic fit and fundamentals of sizing.
- Cassette, freewheel and chain replacement.
- Chainring wear and replacement.
- Bottom bracket overhaul and replacement.
- Front and rear derailleur adjustments.
- Shift systems and cable and housing replacement.
- Brake systems, mechanical and hydraulic.
- Hubs and hub overhauls.
- Headsets and headset overhaul.
- Handlebars and stems
- Wheel truing.
- Spoke replacement.
$1,000
per person