Due to popular demand we have added another Advance Bike Repair Class.

Location:Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd

Date: Saturday,  February 18 and February 25, 2012

Time: 9 am to Noon each day

Price: $80 plus tax

Topics Covered:

• Overhauling hubs and installing cassettes
• Overhauling and installing Bottom Brackets
• Replacing cables and housing
• Bleeding Disc Brakes and cleaning pads
• Overhauling and installing Headsets
• Suspension tuning and maintenance
• Advanced wheel truing and spoke replacement

This is when you learn the indepth stuff. Bearings and brake bleeds and installing new gear.

The Basic Repair Course is recommended but if you think you’re up to speed on the basics then feel free to sign up. We supply all the tools. Bring in your own bike so we can cater the knowledge to working on your own.

There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.

Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email  winston@brauns.com

Course 1

Date: Saturday,  February 11, 2012

Time: 9 am to 4 pm each day, 1 hour lunch break

Course 2

Date: Saturday,  March 3 & 10, 2012  (Course is both days)

Time: 9 am to Noon

Course 3

Date: Saturday,  March 3 & 10, 2012  (Course is both days)

Time: 1 pm to 4 pm

Location: Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd

Price: $60 plus tax

Topics Covered:

• Fixing flats tires
• Cleaning and lubing your bike
• Brake adjustments
• Gear Adjustments
• Sizing and installing a chain
• Basic wheel truing

Learn the basic bike repair skills that will let you do your own maintenance and roadside repairs. The course is two sessions of about 3 hours each. We ask you to bring in your own bike so you can learn what is applicable to your ride.

There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.

Don’t walk home again

Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email < cambridge@brauns.com>

Or sign-up Online at  Brauns.com repair course

By Winston Endall

When you first get a new bike it feels crisp and tight. Everything is smooth and it just flows when you pedals. Due to wear and tear this feeling slowly goes away. Your bike still works OK but it doesn’t have that new bike feel. Don’t despair, you can get that loving feeling back.

With our upcoming repair courses, this is the perfect time to look at how to get your bike ready for spring.  Most of the things that slowly wear are easy to adjust or replace as needed. Some of my suggestions require specialty bike tools which you can get or get us to take care of it for you. Read More …

Location:Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd

Date: Saturday,  February 18 and February 25, 2012

Time: Noon to 3 pm each day

Price: $80 plus tax

Topics Covered:

• Overhauling hubs and installing cassettes
• Overhauling and installing Bottom Brackets
• Replacing cables and housing
• Bleeding Disc Brakes and cleaning pads
• Overhauling and installing Headsets
• Suspension tuning and maintenance
• Advanced wheel truing and spoke replacement

This is when you learn the indepth stuff. Bearings and brake bleeds and installing new gear.

The Basic Repair Course is recommended but if you think you’re up to speed on the basics then feel free to sign up. We supply all the tools. Bring in your own bike so we can cater the knowledge to working on your own.

There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.

Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email  winston@brauns.com

Location: Braun’s Cambridge, 505 Hespeler Rd

Date: Saturday,  Janurary 28 and February 4, 2012

Time: Noon to 3 pm each day

Price: $60 plus tax

Topics Covered:

• Fixing flats tires
• Cleaning and lubing your bike
• Brake adjustments
• Gear Adjustments
• Sizing and installing a chain
• Basic wheel truing

Learn the basic bike repair skills that will let you do your own maintenance and roadside repairs. The course is two sessions of about 3 hours each. We ask you to bring in your own bike so you can learn what is applicable to your ride.

There are a limited number of spots so sign up ASAP.

Don’t walk home again

Contact Winston at 226-533-9090 ex. 310 or email < winston@brauns.com>

When you first get a new bike it feels crisp and tight.  Everything is smooth and it just flows when you pedals.  Due to wear and tear this feeling slowly goes away.  Your bike still works OK but it doesn’t have that new bike feel.  Don’t despair, you can get that loving feeling back. Read More …

A clean and well lubed drive train will go a long way towards keeping your bike working well. Most people understand this is important but aren’t sure how to go about it. I have a simple system that will save time and keep your parts working better. Read More …

SPRING IS HERE – Right!

We’re ready for spring, the question is, is your bicycle ?  Read More …

Think positive.  Repeat after me.  Spring IS almost here, SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!!

Read More …