TPR Workshop

Online Resources:

bikesdelpueblo.org

vulturespace.org

sheldonbrown.com

EIGHT BICYCLE SYSTEMS WITH COLOR CODES

  • ORANGE- WHEELS: Tire, tube, rim, spokes, hub
  • GREEN – DRIVE: Bottom bracket (bearings), Cranks, Chain, Cassette
  • YELLOW – SHIFTING: Shifters, Cables, Derailleurs
  • RED – BRAKES: Levers, Cables, Calipers
  • PURPLE – STEERING: Fork, Headset, Handlebars
  • BROWN – CONTACT POINTS: Saddle, Grips, Pedals
  • GREY – FRAME
  • BLUE – ACCESSORIES: (Lights, Baskets, Racks,Bells, Kickstand)

Extra

  • TURQUOISE – EBIKE: Battery, Controller, Display, Motor, Inputs (PAS, Throttle, Brake Sensors), Chargers

PARTS FREQUENTLY REPLACED (i.e. What to bring)

  • ORANGE: Tire (Various Sizes), Tube (Various Sizes & Valves), Hub Bearings, Spokes, PATCH KIT
  • GREEN: Bottom Bracket Bearings, Chain, Cassette or Freewheel
  • YELLOW: Cables (Cable, Housing, Ferrules, end caps)
  • RED: Brake Pads (V-Brake, Road) (Disc Pads-various types), Cables
  • PURPLE: Headset bearings
  • BROWN: Grips, Pedals
  • BLUE: Lights, Locks, Bottle Cages (People often need these)

SHOP SUPPLIES TO HAVE

  • Chain Lube (Squirt Wax, Tri-Flo, or Rock n Roll)
  • General Lube for Cables, Spokes, etc. (Tri-Flo, 3in1 oil, etc.)
  • Degreaser (Simple Green, Purple Power) in Small Spray bottle
  • Rubbing Alcohol in Small Spray bottle
  • Grease (Park Tool Polylube, Phil Wood, or other grease)
  • RAGS (Blue Paper Towels, Microfiber, or Old Clothing cut-up)
  • Flat Cardboard box (to keep the floor/ground clean)

TOOLS TO BRING

  • Bicycle Workstand (Feedback Sports, Park Tool PCS-10)
  • Folding Table
  • Magnetic Shadow Board (To Keep tools in Place)
  • Truing Stand* (West Biking, Park Tool)
  • Bike Pump
  • Tire Levers
  • Allen Wrenches (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm)
  • Crescent Wrenches (8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18mm) or Adjustable
  • Cable Cutter
  • Screwdrivers (Slotted & Phillips)
  • Diagonal Cutters
  • Pick
  • Chain Breaker
  • Chain wear Checker
  • Spoke Wrench (Multi-Size)
  • Scissors
  • Cone Wrenches (13, 14, 15mm)
  • Needle Nose Pliers