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.

Participants are to supply their own project bike, replacement parts and/or accessories. West Town Bikes will provide basic supplies such as cables, housing, bearings, grease and other shop supplies. Contact the instructor for possible sale of project bikes and advice on best type bike for the Build-A-Bike class. WTB will offer storage space for project bike, parts and supplies for Build-A-Bike participants only. Participants must take project bike and all other belongings from WTB at the end of the course.
Instructor: Steve Marsala (smarsa1@gmail.com) and Stacey Early (staceyearley@gmail.com)

Sign-up Instructions:

Registration is closed for this class after week 1.

Participants must contact instructor Stacey Earley (staceyearley@gmail.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 $200 (more if you can afford it, 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
2459 W Division
Chicago IL 60622