Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.

Registration is no longer available for this class. Check the calendar for other upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. West Town Bikes will provide the workstands and tools. Cables, housing, bearings and grerase will be provided. Participants must provide their own project bikes, and any other replacement parts needed, which should be purchased before-hand at your local bike shop.

Participants must contact instructor Steve Marasala at smarsa1@hotmail.com to arrange registration for this class. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment to the instructor. Suggested base donation for this class is $120 (or more, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Checks may be made out to West Town Bikes and delivered to the instructor, dropped off at the shop or sent to;

West Town Bikes
Attn: Build-A-Bike with Steve
2418 W. North Ave.
Chicago IL 60647

Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly for the new season! This workshop will cover the the names of parts of a bike, fix-a-flat, basic cable adjustments and more. This is a great way to learn about your bike and become familiar with West Town Bikes. Bring a bike to work on. No prior knowledge needed! First come first served with a comfortable work capacity of six participants.

RSVP's aren't required, but Mike likes to know who's coming, so contact him at mpw1174@yahoo.com or (312) 343-9774 to rsvp. Drop-ins won't be turned away.

Advanced Shop is for participants who are already familiar with West Town Bikes and would like to have access to the shop for independent advanced projects. This may be for projects such as converting a bike to a single speed, building a fixed gear, chasing/tapping/facing a frame (a must for installing Chris King components), or trouble shooting that bike project that you have been struggling with and need access to pro tools and facilities.

Participants must contact instructor Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org to participate in this workshop. Participation is limited to no more than 8 participants. Suggested donation for this workshop is $20 or more (depending on your project, donation should be equal to what you would pay a bike shop to do the work). Attend a single session or multiple nights. Please let Alex know what your project plans are before the workshop.

Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.

Registration is no longer available for this class. Check the calendar for other upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. West Town Bikes will provide the workstands and tools. Cables, housing, bearings and grerase will be provided. Participants must provide their own project bikes, and any other replacement parts needed, which should be purchased before-hand at your local bike shop.

This class is no longer available for registration. Please check the calendar for future classes.

Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

Need a comfortable place to learn how to change a flat or overhaul your bottom bracket? Want to wield a wrench in a non-patriarchal environment? Then check out Women and Trans night at WTB!

This Open Shop is for the women and trans-gendered bike-lovers ONLY!

No sign up needed, just show up! (Women Only!)

Advanced Shop is for participants who are already familiar with West Town Bikes and would like to have access to the shop for independent advanced projects. This may be for projects such as converting a bike to a single speed, building a fixed gear, chasing/tapping/facing a frame (a must for installing Chris King components), or trouble shooting that bike project that you have been struggling with and need access to pro tools and facilities.

Participants must contact instructor Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org to participate in this workshop. Participation is limited to no more than 8 participants. Suggested donation for this workshop is $20 or more (depending on your project, donation should be equal to what you would pay a bike shop to do the work). Attend a single session or multiple nights. Please let Alex know what your project plans are before the workshop.

Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

Gain a comprehensive overview of bicycle mechanics in this 8 week Build-A-Bike course. This class will cover it all, including headsets, bottom brackets, hubs, wheel truing, brakes, shifters and derailleurs as well as finishing work and trouble shooting.

Registration is no longer available for this class. Check the calendar for other upcoming Build-A-Bike classes.

This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. West Town Bikes will provide the workstands and tools. Cables, housing, bearings and grerase will be provided. Participants must provide their own project bikes, and any other replacement parts needed, which should be purchased before-hand at your local bike shop.

Registration is no longer available for this class. Please check the calendar for future classes

Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly for the new season! This workshop will cover the the names of parts of a bike, fix-a-flat, basic cable adjustments and more. This is a great way to learn about your bike and become familiar with West Town Bikes. Bring a bike to work on. No prior knowledge needed! First come first served with a comfortable work capacity of six participants.

RSVP's aren't required, but Steve likes to know who's coming, so contact him at Steve Marasala at smarsa1@hotmail.com. Drop-ins won't be turned away.

Advanced Shop is for participants who are already familiar with West Town Bikes and would like to have access to the shop for independent advanced projects. This may be for projects such as converting a bike to a single speed, building a fixed gear, chasing/tapping/facing a frame (a must for installing Chris King components), or trouble shooting that bike project that you have been struggling with and need access to pro tools and facilities.

Participants must contact instructor Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org to participate in this workshop. Participation is limited to no more than 8 participants. Suggested donation for this workshop is $20 or more (depending on your project, donation should be equal to what you would pay a bike shop to do the work). Attend a single session or multiple nights. Please let Alex know what your project plans are before the workshop.

Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. West Town Bikes will provide the workstands and tools. Cables, housing, bearings and grerase will be provided. Participants must provide their own project bikes, and any other replacement parts needed, which should be purchased before-hand at your local bike shop.

This class is no longer available for registration. Please check the calendar for future classes.

Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Come on out, fix your bike, get some grease on your hands, and ride off with a better bike and more know-how than you had when you arrived!

No sign up needed, just show up!

Advanced Shop is for participants who are already familiar with West Town Bikes and would like to have access to the shop for independent advanced projects. This may be for projects such as converting a bike to a single speed, building a fixed gear, chasing/tapping/facing a frame (a must for installing Chris King components), or trouble shooting that bike project that you have been struggling with and need access to pro tools and facilities.

Participants must contact instructor Alex Wilson at alex@westtownbikes.org to participate in this workshop. Participation is limited to no more than 8 participants. Suggested donation for this workshop is $20 or more (depending on your project, donation should be equal to what you would pay a bike shop to do the work). Attend a single session or multiple nights. Please let Alex know what your project plans are before the workshop.

This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. West Town Bikes will provide the workstands and tools. Cables, housing, bearings and grerase will be provided. Participants must provide their own project bikes, and any other replacement parts needed, which should be purchased before-hand at your local bike shop.

This class is no longer available for registration. Please check the calendar for future classes.

This 6-week series will cover everything you need to know to keep your bike tuned up. You will learn to overhaul bottom brackets, headsets and hubs, true wheels, adjust brakes, replace brake pads and cables, and adjust shifters and derailleurs. West Town Bikes will provide the workstands and tools. Cables, housing, bearings and grerase will be provided. Participants must provide their own project bikes, and any other replacement parts needed, which should be purchased before-hand at your local bike shop.

This class is no longer available for registration. Please check the calendar for future classes.