1112-170 - Bicycle Care/Maintenance

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This 20-hour course is taught as a "hands-on" introduction to caring for andmaintaining your own bicycle. Students must bring their own bike that they currently ride to class. Course fee includes a bike repair kit that students can keep. The fi rst ten classes focus on using your repair kit to discover the mechanical systems of your bike: brakes, drive train, bearings, deraillers, and more. The fi nal classes focus on bicycle safety/sizing/fi tness/commuting, and riding techniques. The fi nal class will be a group ride/skills practicum. Note: repair kit tools are designed for bikes 1995 and newer. If your bicycle is older than 1995, you may be required to purchase the proper tools for your bicycle accordingly. A course fee applies. Check SIS for quarterly offerings.

Credits:

20.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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