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Park Tool School

 Park Tool School
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Trek Bicycle Store of Middletown is proud to offer 3 levels of bicycle maintenance classes for 2017. Our classes are hands on, fun, relaxed, and very informative.

All students are encouraged to bring their own bike to work on and will be instructed by store manager Scott Hawxhurst. Scott is an experienced rider and technician.

A 20% discount can be applied to any enrolled student on the purchase of any replacement components or park tools. Purchase of Park Tool's "Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair" is not mandatory (accept for complete mechanical overhaul students) but encouraged for all classes.

Our goal is to develop relationships, educate and have fun!

Light refreshments will be served!

Click on the Class description on the right for more information on each class.

Preventative Maintinence School

Available Dates: February 18th and 19th (one-day course)
Start Time: 4pm (2 to 3 hour class)
Fee: $100
Class size: 4 Students per class
Instructor: Scott Hawxhurst – Store Manager (Trek Store of Middletown)
Location: Trek Bicycle Store of Middletown

Description: One day class providing an informative overview of how to trouble shoot problems and do the simple things to keep your bike in great working order.

-discuss theory of regular maintenance and basic/advanced tools necessary
-safety inspection for loose or worn parts
-adjust all shifting components
-adjust all braking components
-lubricate chain
-moderate cleaning/lubrication of bike components and frame.
-inspect, lubricate, and true wheels
-flat repair tutorial available upon request
-Customer bike is a NECESSITY

Peak Performance Maintenance School

Date: February 25th and 26th (two-day course)
Start Time: 4pm
Fee: $250
Class size: 4 students
Instructor: Scott Hawxhurst – Store Manager (Trek Bicycle Store of Middletown)
Location: Trek Bicycle Store of Middletown

Description:  A two-day in-depth look at how to properly clean and maintain your bicycle, highlighting the drivetrain.

-discuss theory of regular maintenance and basic/advanced tool necessary
-safety inspection for loose or worn parts
-replace shift and brake cables- tune braking and shifting
-remove chain/cassette/crank and clean in parts washer
-thoroughly clean all components and frame
-inspect/clean/lubricate bearings
-inspect, clean, lubricate, and true wheels
-Customer bike is a NECESSITY

Complete Mechanical Overhaul School

Date: March 4th/5th & March 11th/12th (FOUR-day course)
Start Time: 4pm
Fee: $350
Class size: 4 Students
Instructor: Scott Hawxhurst – Store Manager (Trek Store of Middletown)
Location: Trek Bicycle Store of Middletown

Description: This is your big boy… A four-day (two consecutive weekends) tear down of the whole bike, inspect all the components, clean, lubricate and reinstall everything to proper specification. wax the frame to a high gloss. A bit more lecture.

-In-depth discussion of bicycle anatomy, maintenance, and tool requirements
-complete disassembly of bicycle
-thorough cleaning/lubrication of all components
-detailed cleaning and waxing (if applicable) of bike frame
-replacement of shift and brake cables and housing (included)
-replace handlebar tape (if applicable)
-bleed brakes (if applicable)
-inspect, clean, lubricate and true wheels
-Customer bike IS A NECESSITY
-Park Tool "Big Blue book of Bicycle Repair" 3rd edition REQUIRED.

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