A specialty bike shop offering hands-on workshops for the not-so-average rider
A common story in these times. Help fight gentrification and landlord greed. Keep a dedicated bicycle educator, advocate and mechanic housed and able to continue offering mechanical and safety instruction to marginalized communities throughout the Bay Area. We thank everyone who has already supported, contributed and shared. - Please share or donate if you... Continue Reading →
Shifting Workshop Flyer 2017
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Did you know that you can check out bicycle tools just like books at the Oakland Public Library? With your Oakland Public Library card and a few other qualifiers - you can rent out the bike tools you don't have or don't wish to buy from the Tool Lending Library right next to the Temescal... Continue Reading →
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It's almost prime bike riding weather! Don't get stuck off your bike due to a minor issues and avoid accidents from lack of proper maintenance. Learn a brief hands-on overview of Brake, Shifting adjustment and Wheel maintenance (no building) with the remaining classes in this 4-part series. I Can Handle That! Hands-on bicycle maintenance for... Continue Reading →
