5 Week Mechanic Course: ESG Cohort
Schedule
Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 02 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
2429 Main St | Vancouver, BC
About this Event
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This course is part of OCB's Equity-Seeking Gender (ESG) Access programming, formerly known as Women, Trans, and Queer Night.
ESG Access at Our Community Bikes is a space created by and for people who have historically been excluded from DIY and bike culture on the basis of their gender. This includes people who identify as women, two-spirit, agender, transgender, transsexual, transmasculine, intersex, non-binary, and more!
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Come learn the fundamentals of bike mantainance in a non-judgemental environment.
Whether you're a curious hobbyist, a bikepacker who likes to be prepared, or a lifestyle commuter looking to keep your trusty steed in shape forever, this 5 week course will boost your confidence and capacity when it comes to all things bikes!
Each class will cover basic terminology and theory, followed by ample hands-on practice time.
Don't have consistent, easy access to a bike of your own? No problem! Get in touch with us before the course starts and we'll source one for you to work with.
Tuesdays, 7-9:30pm
Session dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19
Night 1 - The Basics
- Learn all about your bike! We'll talk strengths and weaknesses, and the tools you'll need to maintain it at home or on the road.
- Good noises and bad noises - how to diagnose what things are going wrong and when they need attention.
- Flat fixes! Patching and swapping tubes
Night 2 - Brakes
- Replacing brake pads, cables, and housing
- Troubleshooting common problems (like squealing or 'squishy' brakes)
- Demistifying brake bleeds
Night 3 - Shifting
- All about chains! Sizing, installation, and maintenance.
- Ins and outs of front & rear derailleur adjustment, including how to dial in shifting as your drivetrain wears.
Night 4 - Wheels + Bearing Systems
- All about wheels! And what those numbers on the side of your tire mean.
- An introduction to hubs, bottom brackets and headsets. How they work and how to keep them working.
Night 5 - A La Carte
- A "make-up" class to work on things we didn't have enough time to fully cover, or want more practice with.
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Wearings K/N95 masks is encouraged in recognition of and solidarity with our vulnerable community members. Anti-disease praxis is community care.
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Where is it happening?
2429 Main St, 2429 Main Street, Vancouver, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 364.83
