BICYCLE CLEANING AND TUNING BASICS WORKSHOP May 2, 2026 (Rain date May 3)

BASIC INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO CLEAN, ADJUST AND MAINTAIN A BICYCLE

COST FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS $20 PAID ON MEETUP, CASH OR CHECK PAYABLE TO SOLAR.
INSTRUCTOR: ERIC BRAUN
[eric.braun@us.bosch.com](mailto:eric.braun@us.bosch.com)
(248) 568-3843
PRE-REQUIREMENTS:
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PARTICIPANT MUST BRING OWN BIKE AND ARE EXPECTED TO USE SIMPLE HAND TOOLS UNDER SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION. HANDS ON COURSE.
REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING:
BICYCLE
RAGS (OLD T-SHIRT, TOWELS)
SPONGES (SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE)
DISH SOAP (CAR CLEANER)
CITRUS DEGREASER (BICYCLE OR PLASTIC SAFE)
BUCKETS (SMALL AND MED)
PLASTIC BOWL (SMALL, MED, LARGE)
SMALL BRUSHES (TOOTH BRUSH, PAINT BRUSH, NAIL BRUSH)
BICYCLE MULTI TOOL (PHILIPS SCREW DRIVER & ALLEN SET)
RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING:
BIKE STAND OR REAR CAR BIKE RACK (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
CHAIN CLEANER TOOL
PREASURIZED PUMP SPRAYER (DECK SPRAYER)
STOOL TO SIT ON (5 GALLON BUCKET)
WATERPROOF DISPOSABLE GLOVES
LIGHT OIL (WD40, 3 in 1, MINERAL)
SPRAY BOTTLE/S
CHAIN LUBE (DRY)
***Most items will be available at the workshop for participants to use if not able to bring.

1. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BIKE

• CHAIN
• DERAILERS
• COGS
• SHIFTERS & CABELS
• WHEELS
• FRAME

2. HOW TO LUBRICATE YOUR BIKE

• CHAIN
• SHIFTERS
• DERAILERS
• CABLES

3. HOW TO TUNE (ADJUST) YOUR BIKE

• CHAIN, CHAINRING & COG INSPECTION
• INSPECTING WHEELS FOR TRUENESS
• SHIFTER ADJUSTMENTS
• BREAK ADJUSTMENTS

4. MISCELLANEOUS

• BIKE FIT/ADJUSTMENT
• ADVANCED MAINTENANCE
• RIDING TECHNIQUES
• PROPER SHIFTING AND GEAR
• BREAKING TECHNIQUES