Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop: Shifters

Thursday, March 26, 2026
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Students

Warmer temp's for ideal riding will be here before you know it! We probably don't have to tell you but bikes are much more fun to ride when they're working properly and we believe that everyone should know how to do a few basic things. Not only can this knowledge keep you out of a tight spot you when you're out riding around, it can prevent costly shop bills.

Does your chain regularly fall off? Does your bike clank, chunk, make a grinding noise while you pedal? If so, chances are that your bike needs a "shifter" (derailleur) adjustment. In this workshop we'll focus on how to recognize shifting issues and make some simple adjustments that will keep your bike rolling quietly and shifting smoothly through your full range of gears.

These maintenance workshops are designed to stack multiple skill sessions back-to-back so you can a la carte your way to nearly a full bike tune-up.

Due to limited space and resources, RSVP is required. Outdoor Adventures will provide necessary tools and plans to have practice bikes/ parts available to the greatest extent possible. If you have a bike that needs work that fits the scope of this workshop, feel free to bring it with you!

Other bike maintenance workshops you may be interested in which will also take place on the same date (additional RSVP required).

Fixing flat tires
Brake adjustments

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Location Information

Ravines Center
Bike Maintenance Area (first room on the right)

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Contact Information

[email protected]
616-331-0929

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This event was added to the calendar by Joseph Bitely (bitelyj@gvsu.edu) on Friday, January 10, 2025 and was last updated on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

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