University of Colorado at Boulder Put unit name here
Map A to Z Index Search CU Home University of Colorado University of Colorado at Boulder
Welcome
Bicycle Station
Buff Bikes
Bicycle Registration
Clinic Series
Interest Free Loans
Safety & Theft
Quick Fix Tools
Facts & Figures
Resources & Links
Contact Us
Description of photo
search

 

Partner Organizations:
Environmental Center
Parking and Transportation

Bicycle Maintenance Clinics

Bike Station Clinic Series

Visit the clinic series hosted at the bike station for instruction and assistance with fixing your bicycle. Clinic topics range from introductory repairs to comprehensive overhauls and fine adjustments.

Each clinic provides booklets and supplies to all participants. The bike station respectfully requests guests of the clinic to register bikes if they have not done so.

All clinics are free and open to the public. Bring your own bicycle for customized instruction and assistance.

Check back for updates on upcoming clinics.

Clinic Topic Checklist:
Print version (PDF)

  Tires
 

Remove the wheel/tire

 

Troubleshoot the leak

 

Patch or replace the tube

 

Replace the tire

  Chain
 

Lube and dry chain

 

Check tension

  Brakes
 

Check cable and housing integrity, replace as necessary

 

Check brake pads

 

Align brake calipers

 

Adjust cable tension

  Drivetrain
 

Check cable and housing integrity, replace as necessary

 

Check gear cog integrity

 

Troubleshoot noises, errors

 

Set limit screws, front and rear derailleur

 

Adjust cable tension, aligning front and rear derailleur

  Hubs
 

Disassemble front and rear hubs

 

Clean, repack hub components

 

Reassemble hubs

 

Adjust bearing pressure (loose bearing hubs only)

  Headset
 

Remove handlebar/stem assembly

 

Disassemble headset

 

Clean, repack headset components

 

Reinstall handlebar/stem assembly

  Pedals
 

Remove pedals

 

Clean and grease crank threads

 

Reinstall pedals

  Wheels
 

Inspect rim truing, manually (use stand or brakes)

 

Inspect spoke tension manually

 

Adjust nipples for spoke tension

  Crank/Bottom Bracket
 

Loosen and pull cranks

 

Disassemble bottom bracket (highly specialized tools required)

 

Clean, repack bottom bracket components

 

Reassemble bottom bracket

 

Reinstall crank arms

 

Tighten crank arms