West Town Bikes - Events Feed

Open Shop

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:03:17 -0600

Start: 02/04/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 02/04/2012 - 6:00pm

Description:

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on.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!

Instructor:
WTB Crew

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Show up before 5pm if you plan to work on your bike!

If you're not familiar with West Town Bikes, it's highly recommended that you first attend a Basic Bike Maintenance class on Monday night to become familiar with the shop and make best use of the space and time

Basic Bike Maintenance (Winter Edition)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:10:50 -0600

Start: 02/06/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/06/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

Learn the basics of how to keep your bike running smoothly through the winter. This workshop will cover basics such as fix-a-flat, basic cable adjustments and more. You'll also learn necessary maintenance for winter riding as well as ways to best equip you and your bike for the season. The days content is driven by what the particiapants want to learn. Its an interactive learning bike fun extravaganza with a focus on snowy riding good times.

Instructor:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

Please contact Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org or 312-656-1953) to reserve a spot in this class. A suggested minimum donation of $30 is recommended for participation in this class. If you are not able to cover the donation contact Michael for other options. Funds raised are used to support youth and community programs offered by West Town Bikes.

Tinker Town Tuesday-Open Shop!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:18:07 -0600

Start: 02/07/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/07/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on. 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!

Instructor:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Open Shop is first come first served. Use the side entrance at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Women & Trans' Night

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:47:15 -0600

Start: 02/08/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/08/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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!

Instructor:
Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Please make an appropriate donation for the time you spend working at West Town Bikes. Bike shops charge up to $60 an hour for service and mechanics are paid $10 or more per hour on average. Please keep this in mind considering the amount of time and work you do while at West Town Bikes. There are few places that give public access to a pro shop, please support this resource!

Build A Bike (4 of 8)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:18:01 -0600

Start: 02/09/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/09/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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

In week 4 we cover Hubs. We will overhaul the front and rear hub of wheels including removal of the freewheel/cassette. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure.

Instructor:
Kevin Mitchell and Michael Young

Sign-up Instructions:

Participants should contact Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org or 312-656-1953) to arrange registration. This class is limited to eight participants. Enrollment is secured with payment. Suggested base donation for this class is $200 (more if you can afford it, additional donations go to supporting community programs at WTB). Various options are available for payment such as check, cash, credit card and volunteering is an option when a financial donation isnt possible.

Open Shop

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:04:13 -0600

Start: 02/11/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 02/11/2012 - 6:00pm

Description:

Instructor:
WTB Crew

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Show up before 5pm if you plan to work on your bike!

Wheel Building (1 of 2)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:12 -0600

Start: 02/12/2012 - 2:00pm

End: 02/12/2012 - 5:00pm

Description:

Build your own wheels!

Participants learn how to lace spokes into a wheel, apply tension to spokes, and make a wheel round and true. Wheel building theory will also be discussed in class. We will be using the Gerd Schraner method of wheel building. 3 cross spoked wheels in either 32 or 36 hole rims and hubs will be built. Using this method makes a strong, reliable and servicable set of wheels.

Week 1 we will lace both front and rear wheels. Week 2 we will tension, round and true both wheels.

Instructor:
Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

Participants should contact Instructor, Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org) to arrange registration for this class. This class has limited participants per session. Enrollment is secured with payment. Recommended donation for participation in this class is $75 for the two sessions. Participants must be available for both classes.

Wheel Building (2 of 2)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:01:43 -0600

Start: 02/13/2012 - 6:30pm

End: 02/13/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

Build your own wheels!

Week 1 we will lace both front and rear wheels. Week 2 we will tension, round and true both wheels.

Instructor:
Alex Wilson (alex@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

Tinker Town Tuesday-Open Shop!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:20:21 -0600

Start: 02/14/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/14/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on. 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!

Instructor:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Open Shop is first come first served. Use the side entrance at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Women & Trans' Night

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:30:19 -0600

Start: 02/15/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/15/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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!

Instructor:
Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Build A Bike (5 of 8)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:18:34 -0600

Start: 02/16/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/16/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

In week 5 we cover Wheel Truing, this is straightening the wheel by adjusting spoke tension. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure.

Instructor:
TBA

Sign-up Instructions:

Open Shop

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:07:58 -0600

Start: 02/18/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 02/18/2012 - 6:00pm

Description:

Instructor:
WTB Crew

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Show up before 5pm if you plan to work on your bike!

Basic Bike Maintenance (Winter Edition)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:11:52 -0600

Start: 02/20/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/20/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

Instructor:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

Tinker Town Tuesday-Open Shop!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:22:11 -0600

Start: 02/21/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/21/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on. 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!

Instructor:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Open Shop is first come first served. Use the side entrance at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Women & Trans' Night

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:31:51 -0600

Start: 02/22/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/22/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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!

Instructor:
Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Build A Bike (6 of 8)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:19:00 -0600

Start: 02/23/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/23/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

In week 6 we cover Brakes. We will add new brake cables and housing to project bikes as well as brake pads (if needed). We will also service and adjust brakes including tensioning cables, adjusting brake pads (toe in) and balancing brake arms. This will include an overview of the parts worked on and the tools used for this procedure.

Instructor:
Kevin Mitchell and Michael Young

Sign-up Instructions:

Open Shop

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:08:55 -0600

Start: 02/25/2012 - 12:00pm

End: 02/25/2012 - 6:00pm

Description:

Instructor:
WTB Crew

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Show up before 5pm if you plan to work on your bike!

Basic Bike Maintenance (Winter Edition)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:13:31 -0600

Start: 02/27/2012 - 6:00pm

End: 02/27/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

Instructor:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

Tinker Town Tuesday-Open Shop!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:27:53 -0600

Start: 02/28/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/28/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on. 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!

Instructor:
Michael Young (michael@westtownbikes.org)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Open Shop is first come first served. Use the side entrance at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Women & Trans' Night

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:32:42 -0600

Start: 02/29/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 02/29/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

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!

Instructor:
Kim Werst (kwerst@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

No sign up needed, just show up! Use the side entrance to the shop at 1147 N. Campbell.

Be no later than 9pm if you plan to work on your bike.

Build A Bike (7 of 8)

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:19:27 -0600

Start: 03/01/2012 - 7:00pm

End: 03/01/2012 - 10:00pm

Description:

Instructor:
TBA

Sign-up Instructions: