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Park Tool Tech Summit
The Park Tool Tech Summit is the finest short-term mechanics' clinic in the country. It brings the top bicycle component companies together to provide hands-on training to professional mechanics. This event is perfect for those mechanics that want to keep up on how to service the latest technologies in cycling.
This year, the presenting brands will be; Park Tool, Campagnolo, Cane Creek, Fox Racing Shox, FSA, Mavic, Shimano and SRAM/Avid/Rock Shox. The details of each presentation will be disclosed shortly. Each attendee will schedule which six classes they wish to take when they register.
For 2012, there will be two Tech Summits. The first is SOLD OUT, and will be held in Atlanta on January 23rd and 24th. The second will be in Minneapolis three weeks later on February 20th and 21st. Both events will be held in hotels near each respective airport. This will preclude the need for a taxi, rental car or parking for those who fly in for the event.
More details on housing is on the registraiton page. The February 20-21 is held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites, at 952-876-8655. NOTE: The February 20-21 Tech Summit is filling up fast
Tech Summits last two days. There are three classes per day. Park Tool provides all the necessary tools, so each class can have 10 work stations. Class sizes are limited so each attendee gets their hands on each project. The classes are taught by the technical experts from each presenting company. At the end of the event, attendees are presented with a certificate.
The cost to participate is $200. This includes the classes, a notebook with all of the presentation materials, breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and a bonus presentation on Monday night. The hotels also provide free shuttle service to and from the airport.
Registration is easy. Just click on the “Register Now” button and you are on your way. Remember this event is for professional mechanics only.
2012 TOPICS
SHIMANO
Ultegra Di2 installation and maintenance. Servicing disc brakes. Shadow Plus rear derailleur.
CANE CREEK
Headsets - Identification to Installation (Utilizing SHIS), Suspension - Double Barrel and DBair.
CAMPAGNOLO
To be announced
MAVIC
To be announced
FOX
The New FOX Low-Friction Dust-Wiper installation. Introduce the new FOX tools. Bath-oil service made easy. Proper setup and tuning of FOX products. Basic suspension terminology and theory. Talas 4 service made easy.
SRAM
Dual Position Air, Revelation Fork, Install and Maintain Reverb
FSA
Bottom bracket standards, 360 Evo standard, Patterson transmission, Vision TFA handlebar
PARK TOOL
Park Tool will present a hands-on class in frame preparation and machining. The class will include Thread Theory and Practice, Frame machining of BB threads, BB facing, headtube reaming and facing, fork crown machining, and frame alignment. The theory and practice of torque wrenches in the shop will finish the day’s session.
