Down to Earth Bicycle Instruction & Repairs for the People
It's the holiday season and Hard Knox Bikes has one free kids bike to give away. This is a second hand, Specialized Hotrock, 16x2 tires, coaster brake, good condition. A few years old with minimal use. Good for 4 - 7 years old depending on height. Low income, Black, POC, Queer, Immigrant, Single Parent families... Continue Reading →
BAY AREA BIKE LOCKING Best Practices Lock It. Remove it. Valet it. If it can be removed (wheels, seat posts), LOCK IThttp://howtobike.info/ If it can’t be locked (lights, seat posts), REMOVE IT If it can’t be locked or removed, VALET IT https://bikehub.com/bartbikestation/ Where to Lock - On the bike: Rear triangle sfbike.org Frame Seat post... Continue Reading →
Shifting Workshop Flyer 2017
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 →
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 →
One of these bikes is parked correctly on BART, the other is not. Can you tell which is which? Hint: Should a bike take up 5 seats on the BART even if the train isn't packed? I love bikes, but seriously!
Our first video! More to come throughout the year. If you are interested in helping star as a mechanic, shoot video or donate music for a future video please contact Binky @ hardknoxbikes@gmail.com.
A few weeks ago I made a post on Facebook reaching out to the biking community for help. My bike needed new or used wheels (new to me) after mine became immediately unusable. The response from the community was so great and appreciated! Now my bike is up and running and ready to ride. Thanks... Continue Reading →
In case you missed it. Originally aired live on Jan. 11, 2017 Check out the interview here: http://www.kgpc969.org/oakland-bikes/2017/1/17/oakland-bikes-hard-knox-bikes-wet-hotline See all Hard Knox Bikes interviews, mentions and articles Here on the ARTICLES PAGE
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