Overview
All classes, tutoring and clinics are based on the philosophy that the best way to learn is to physically do it yourself, with your own hands on your own bike. Students work on their own bicycles, which gives more active time for them to absorb the information and really feel how things work. The lessons go beyond the basics into the tricks and tips that mechanics use every day.
Tools, space and work stands are provided for the courses. Class and tutoring location is in a small, private studio space in NE Portland at the Gracie's Wrench Workshop unless otherwise noted. Students bring their bicycles, parts, rags and eagerness to learn.
Learn where to put your hands, how to push, pull or manhandle your bike (as you’ll find it sometimes needs a little extra coaxing) to get the job done. At Gracie's Wrench, mistakes are welcome as they provide an opportunity to see what can go wrong and how to fix it, as well as extra experience in a supportive environment.
Beginner Maintenance Class
The perfect choice to start getting to know your bike and learn to make basic adjustments and fixes a snap.Each Basic Maintenance Class has a six student maximum. What makes our classes exceptional is our commitment to individualized learning. We want you to receive the highest quality, personalized learning experience possible. Classes cover:
- Basic bike maintenance (including flat changes and on-the-road fixes)
- Brake adjustments and pad replacement
- Derailleur adjustments & shifting
Basic Maintenance Class Cost: $150 per student. Parts not included but students get 15% off all purchases. Group Discount:Register five people for one class and the sixth is free!
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Where: The Basic Maintenance Classes are held at Upper Echelon Fitness.
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Women's Beginner Maintenance Class
The same great class as listed above, but this is for ladies only!Intermediate Maintenance Class
Build on our Basic Maintenance Class and delve deeper into learning about how to fix your bike. Since this is intended to further your education, we highly encourage you to take our Basic Maintenance Class first or have proficiency in basic brake and derailleur adjustments.Each Intermediate Maintenance Class has a six student maximum. What makes our classes exceptional is our commitment to individualized learning. We want you to receive the highest quality, personalized learning experience possible. Classes cover:
- Brake cable replacement
- Shifter cable replacement
- Pedal Removal
- Intro to bearings and diagnosis
- Headset adjustments
Intermediate Maintenance Class Cost: $125 per student. Parts not included but students get 15% off all purchases.
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Where: The Intermediate Maintenance classes are held at Upper Echelon Fitness.
Full Tune-Up Class
Tune your own bicycle! This course includes four 3-hour, hands-on classes. Each Tune-up class has a two student maximum. What makes our classes exceptional is our commitment to individualized learning. We want you to receive the highest quality, personalized learning experience possible. Classes cover:
- Basic bike maintenance (including flat changes and on-the-road fixes)
- Brake adjustments, pad replacement and changing cables and housing
- Derailleur adjustments, shifting, and cable replacement
- Hubs and bearing overhauls, drivetrains and chains
- Bottom bracket and headset adjustments
- Wheel truing and review
4 Week Full Tune-up Cost: $325 per student. Parts not included but students get 15% off all purchases. (Also does not include on-line registration fees.)
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Where:Classes are held at the Gracie's Wrench Workshop in NE Portland.
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Weekend Tune-up Intensives: Same great learning packed into two full days!
This year we've begun offering Weekend Intensives: our four-week Full Tune-up Class compressed into two weekend days. All the same information listed above in our four-week class is covered. This is a great fit for those hectic schedules with travel or other commitments that make it hard to come to four consecutive weeks of classes. All the same topics will be covered in 6- 7 hour days on either consecutive Saturdays or Saturday/Sundays of one weekend. With our same small, two person class size, it's the perfect fit for active people.Weekend Intensive Tune-up Cost: $325 per student (Does not include on-line registration fees.)
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Where:Classes are held at the Gracie's Wrench Workshop in NE Portland.
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Tune-up Review Class
Re-enforce your learning! We've heard from our Tune-up course graduates that they want a bit more guided practice and would enjoy delving deeper into some parts of the bike. For those students who've already taken the Basic Tune-up Course but would like to hone and advance their mechanical skills, we're now offering Advanced Review Classes.
Each 3-4 hour session is intended as a faster-paced, in-depth version of the Tune-up Class to give students reinforcement and add onto the concepts already learned.
- Session 1:Offers a chance to review brakes (including pad adjustment, cable replacement and centering) and derailleurs (including front and rear derailleur adjustments, installation, and cable replacement). 4 hours.
- Session 2:Offers a more in-depth look at bearings, a chance to practice adjusting hubs, removing and installing bottom brackets, taking apart and overhauling headsets and a review of wheel truing. 4 hours.
Each class has a two student maximum. It's important not to have more than two students per class as the most important aspect of our classes is individualized learning.
4 Hour Tune-up Review Cost: $150 per student. Parts not included but students get 15% off all purchases.(Also does not include on-line registration fees.)
When: Contact us directly to arrange a time.
Where:Classes are held at the Gracie's Wrench Workshop in NE Portland.
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Beginner Maintenance Class Schedule
Registration is available by phone or email only at or . Please contact us if you have any questions about the classes.
| DAYS | DATES | TIMES | ON-LINE REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Maintenance Class | Wednesday, May 29th | 5:30pm- 9:30pm | Beginner Maintenance Class | Saturday, June 8th | 9am- 1:30pm |
| Beginner Maintenance Class | Wednesday, June 12th | 5:30pm- 9:30pm | |
| Women's Beginner Maintenance Class | Saturday, June 15th | 9am- 1:30pm | |
| Women's Beginner Maintenance Class | Wednesday, July 10th | 5:30pm- 9:30pm | |
| Beginner Maintenance Class | Wednesday, July 24th | 5:30pm- 9:30pm | |
| Beginner Maintenance Class | Saturday, August 10th | 9am- 1:30pm |
Intermediate Maintenance Class Schedule
| DAYS | DATES | TIMES | ON-LINE REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
If you don't see dates that will work with your schedule please check back or email us. New classes will be offered soon.
Full Tune-up & Weekend Intensive Class Schedule
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| DAYS | DATES | TIMES | ON-LINE REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Tune-Up Tuesday Evenings | May 14th- June 4th, 2013 | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Weekend Intensive | Saturday/Sunday, May 25th-26th, 2013. | 9am- 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break) | |
| Full Tune-Up Thursday Evenings. | May 23rd- June 13th, 2013 | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Monday Evenings. | June 3rd- June 24th, 2013 | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Tuesday Evenings. | June 11th- July 2nd, 2013. | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Weekend Intensive | Saturday/Sunday, June 15th- 16th, 2013. | 9am- 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break) | |
| Full Tune-Up Thursday Evenings. | June 20th- July 18th, 2013 (No Class 7/4) | 6pm- 9pm | Full Tune-Up Weekend Intensive | Saturday/Sunday, June 29th- 30th, 2013. One Opening Left! | 9am- 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break) |
| Full Tune-Up Monday Evenings. | July 1st- July 22nd, 2013 | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Tuesday Evenings. | July 9th- July 30th, 2013. | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Thursday Evenings | July 18th- August 8th, 2013. | 6pm- 9pm | Full Tune-Up Weekend Intensive | Saturday/Sunday, July 20th- 21st, 2013. | 9am- 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break) |
| Full Tune-Up Monday Evenings | August 12th- Sept 2nd, 2013 | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Tuesday Evenings. | August 13th- Sept 3rd, 2013. | 6pm- 9pm | |
| Full Tune-Up Thursday Evenings | August 15th- Sept 9th, 2013. | 6pm- 9pm | |
If you don't see dates that will work with your schedule please check back! New classes will be offered soon.
