Mechanics’ Corner
Here are some handy sites where you can find bike help online:
- Sheldon Brown Bicycle Technical Information -An excellent and comprehensive site from the late Sheldon Brown, especially handy for learning about older bikes
- Park Tool -Includes information on the use of many bike specific tools as well as handy information on repair procedures
If none of those answer your questions, you can ask us.
Our mechanics love helping people at EBC’s BikeWorks! Below is a list of frequently asked questions about various aspects of bicycle mechanics. Some entries here are in response to emails sent by our website visitors. If you have any questions that you would like to ask a mechanic, please fill out the form below.
- Homemade trailer hitches
- I’m looking at a road bike that does not have drop handlebars.
- I’m looking for information similar to this website for Calgary cyclists.
- Is there a check list I could use when buying a used bike?
- Preparing to ride long distances
- Slow leaks in tires
- Where are the best places to practice mountain biking?
Submit a question to Dr. Cog!
All fields are required.
BikeWorks hours: (effective June 1, 2010)
Monday-Thursday: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (first and third of the month, women and transgendered persons only): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday (all others): 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed on holidays unless otherwise noted.
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Friday, September 3, 2010 - Monday September 6, 2010
various
Bike to the Symphony Under the Sky
A diverse line-up of orchestral concerts that span everything from Bach to Billy Joel! EBC will be on-site with bike parking 
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
7pm-8pm
Cycling in Edmonton info session
EBC will be at the Lois Hole Library to talk about all thing related to cycling in Edmonton for this one hour session
Tuesday September 7, Saturday September 11, Tuesday September 14, and Saturday September 18 (all four days)
Tuesdays 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
CAN-BIKE 2 Course in September
EBC is offering a Canadian Cycling Association CAN-BIKE 2 course beginning September 11. CAN-BIKE 2 is an 18 hour, on-road cycling course.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
1pm-3pm
Basic Bike Maintenance at Lois Hole Library
EBC will be at the Lois Hole Library for this very popular workshop. Maximum of 20 participants.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
9am-8pm
Tour de Perogy 2010
Ride with us to the Ukrainian Heritage Village for their Harvest Food Festival! It’s a leisurely, social ride with delicious food.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
8pm
Krank - A - Thon
Krank-A-Thon is a unique opportunity for cyclists and non-cyclists to saddle up for a challenging and fun YMCA charity ride.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
10am-4pm
Velocity Cycle’s Interclub “Harvest Ride”
The ride is open to everyone from club racers to recreational riders. The routes will start in Ardrossan and loop through beautiful Strathcona County.
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Tonight
| Low: 8°C A few clouds |
Fri
| High: 25°C Sunny |