Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op: Build-A-Bike Class

Learn how to overhaul a bike from top to bottom in this fun 6-week bike mechanic class!

Want to learn how to fix up your old bike in the basement, or build up a new one from old parts?

Over 6 weeks, this class will cover completely taking apart, cleaning and rebuilding a bicycle. You will learn how to repair flat tires, overhaul bearing systems, replace brake and shifter cables and housing, adjust brakes, shifters, and derailleurs, and do basic problem-solving on your bike.

Participants will practice this in pairs on a bike that has been donated to BSBC and which will eventually be sold or donated to someone in need.

This 6-session class will take place 1- 5 PM on Sundays at the Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, from April 19th through May 24th.

This class is open to the general public with the goal of building skills for existing and future BSBC volunteers!

Cost

The full cost per ticket is $200 (+ ticketing fees). This money will go to cover instructional resources and the use of the BSBC space.

A BSBC Volunteer discount, and reduced cost tickets of $150 are available for those who need them, please email addaekai@gmail.com with the Subject "BAB Discount" or "Volunteer Discount" for more information.

Those who want to support reduced-cost tickets for other students in need can purchase a 'redistribution' ticket priced at $240 (+ticketing fees).

Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to bike anatomy, flat fixing, frame damage

Week 2: Overhauling hubs and headsets

Week 3: Overhauling bottom brackets

Week 4: Wheel truing and brakes I

Week 5: Wheel truing and brakes II

Week 6 : Drive train and shifting

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This class is hosted by the Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, a community bike shop working towards a more equitable New Haven by getting more people on bikes!

COVID Protocols

BSBC is dedicated to making sure everyone remains safe and healthy.

We require that participants are fully vaccinated against COVID.

Each participant will need to wash their hands when they come in and leave, keep reasonable distance apart at all times.

Masks are highly encouraged, and may be required upon request of any student.

Please do not come in if:

• you feel sick, have felt sick in the last 7 days, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days.
• you've been exposed to someone who has been feeling sick or has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 7 days.

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

You must be 18+ to register for this class.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email taylor.holdaway@gmail.com and addaekai@gmail.com

Do I need prior experience working on bikes?

No! This series of classes is designed to build bike maintenance skills from the ground up. Some familiarity with bikes is helpful, but not necessary to have fun and learn in this class.

Can I attend only one or a few weeks, or pay per week?

The course is designed as a collaborative learning experience, so to get the most out of the course, participants should try to attend class every week. Unfortunately, we cannot charge on a per-week basis.

Do I need to be a member?

No! You do not have to a be a member of BSBC to participate in this class, but if you want to support the work and programming at BSBC, please do consider joining as a member!

How much does it cost?

The full cost is $200 + ticketing fees. This money will go to cover instructional resources and the use of the BSBC space.

Reduced cost tickets of $150 are available for those who need them, please email addaekai@gmail.com with the Subject "BAB Discount"

Those who want to support reduced-cost tickets for other students in need can purchase a 'redistribution' ticket priced at $240.