Fix A Flat Classes in Lakeview/Lincoln Park?

A co-worker just asked me where she can take a class on how to fix a flat. She lives in Lincoln Park and would ideally like to find one around there.

I did tell her about West Town and Recyclery.

Ideas?

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Permalink Reply by Amy Dee on April 23, 2012 at 5:19pm

I saw the young mechanic at Performance Bicycle do a workshop last week. Your co-worker could probably call them to see if they have anything scheduled or if they could put something together. I got a flat in Roscoe Village before I knew how to fix the flat myself. I had an extra tube, and Roscoe Village Bikes let me back in the mechanics' den to watch how they fix it. Perhaps a bike shop in the Lincoln Park area would be kind enough to walk her through the process during non-peak business hours. The Cycle Smithy (Clark and Fullerton) guys are pretty nice, and that place isn't very busy during the week.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Hochstadter on April 23, 2012 at 5:27pm

That's cool and not surprising Roscoe Village just let you watch the mechanics like that.

Amy Dee said:

I saw the young mechanic at Performance Bicycle do a workshop last week. Your co-worker could probably call them to see if they have anything scheduled or if they could put something together. I got a flat in Roscoe Village before I knew how to fix the flat myself. I had an extra tube, and Roscoe Village Bikes let me back in the mechanics' den to watch how they fix it. Perhaps a bike shop in the Lincoln Park area would be kind enough to walk her through the process during non-peak business hours. The Cycle Smithy (Clark and Fullerton) guys are pretty nice, and that place isn't very busy during the week.

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Permalink Reply by David on April 23, 2012 at 6:06pm

REI Lincoln Park periodically has a one-hour bike maintenance class that covers fixing a flat, lubing the chain, etc.

Check this page for a schedule. This week, it looks like there's one tonight and another on Thursday.

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Permalink Reply by Amy Dee on April 28, 2012 at 10:52am

Performance Bicycle has a basic bike maintenance clinic today at 2 pm.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Content_10052_10551_-1_SpinDrC...

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Permalink Reply by Serge Lubomudrov on April 30, 2012 at 11:40am

I've learned to fix a flat at REI. Hands-on class. The best part: I had my first flat within a couple of days after the class, when what I learned was still very fresh in my memory. I was also lucky, as it was very nice, warm and sunny morning. Apparently, your first flat usually happens when it's cold and rainy ;)

David said:

REI Lincoln Park periodically has a one-hour bike maintenance class that covers fixing a flat, lubing the chain, etc.

Check this page for a schedule. This week, it looks like there's one tonight and another on Thursday.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C on April 30, 2012 at 12:27pm

I had no idea there was so much pent-up "learn how to fix a flat" demand out there. I always have a pump, a tube, tire irons and a patch kit with me, (as well as additional basic tools). If you see me at an event, please feel free to ask me to show you how to fix a flat. I will cheerfully oblige.