Basic maintenance/repair workshops other than West Town?

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Permalink Reply by S on March 2, 2009 at 9:54am

J at Tati had workshops on repairs before. He may still be running them now.

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Permalink Reply by JKT on March 2, 2009 at 7:49pm

Besides West Town:

REI (Lincoln Park) just had a basic bike maintenance workshop earlier this year. Not sure how often they offer it. Performance (also near Lincoln Park) also has bike workshops once in a while. Neither is as hands-on as West Town's though.

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Permalink Reply by terryg on March 2, 2009 at 11:20pm

I just started my second "course" at WTB. I'm repeatedly impressed by how excellent it is. Everyone is very helpful and friendly, the staff is very knowledgeable, and my confidence level in the "hard" parts of bike maintenance has totally improved.

Like travesty mentioned, my tool collection has grown dramatically over the last few months.

Tuesday nights & Saturdays are open shop - perhaps you could walk in and check it out. Or maybe Women's Night this Wednesday the 4th.

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Permalink Reply by J on March 2, 2009 at 11:31pm

Here on the southside, don't forget about Blackstone -- which has both structured classes and drop-in hours. It's an amazing resource.

TATI will be starting up the spring maintenance series in a couple of weeks, but my sessions are more classroom style due to limited space. The wheelbuilding classes are hands on though...

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