Bicycle Mechanics Classes

Learn how bikes work while tuning up / improving your own! Our classes are taught in groups of four or fewer, so there is plenty of personal attention.

Beginner class: 6:30-9:30 P.M., one meeting. $30. Covers an introduction to the bicycle, basic maintenance, changing a flat, brake and gear adjustments, and bicycle safety in Cambridge. Upcoming class dates: Weds., October 10, 6:30-9:30 P.M. (FULL!) and Weds., November 28, 6:30-9:30 P.M.

Women's Beginner class: All women students and teachers; same beginner class curriculum, time, and price. Upcoming class dates: Call for info.

Intermediate class: 7:00-9:00pm once a week for four weeks. $80. A more in-depth look at wheels, drivetrains, brakes, and general maintenance and diagnosis. Exact topics covered will be decided by students. Upcoming class dates: Starts Monday, October 22, 7 P.M.

E-mail classes@quadbikes.org or call (617-496-5955) for more info. Please note that you must provide a credit card number to reserve your spot in the class, which you can do over the phone or by coming in to the shop.

We plan to offer classes in wheel building. We also hope to teach classes in city cycling safety. In the meantime, cycling safety classes are offered through MassBike.

Note that we also offer a workspace and tool rental service where you can work on your own bike with or without oversight from a mechanic.