Hello Chainlinkers, I wanted to start offering my first instructional class here on the chainlink - getting your opinion and clarifying any questions that come up. I think I have been pretty inclusive in my requirements and fair in my pricing, I would appreciate constructive feedback.

Here are the basics: - the full listing can be found on the event page.  

In a one-day, hands-on hub generator wheel building class, you'll build a new front wheel and install lights and wiring on the bike you bring to class. Learn practical techniques including:

• An Introduction to Generator Lighting

• Building a New Front Wheel: Lacing and Truing

• Light Mounting and Wire Routing on your bike

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014 10am–5pm

Location: Legacy Frameworks studio in the Bubbly Dynamics Building (1048 w 37th street)

Class Cost: $260 per person, includes components, instruction and lunch

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I am not a dealer, but the supplier I am working with is, and is having a closeout sale. After my mark-up it is $40 above the cost of the Sanyo.



James BlackHeron said:

Are you a local dealer/supplier of the IRD hubs?  How can you offer this hub in the class (even the non-disc version) for the same price as the Sanyo?  I assume you are using the H27 for the normal build. 

Legacy Frameworks said:

The next option available is the Ird Zero Drag Generator Hub (switchable on and off), which would add $40 to the cost of the class. This hub is also available in non-disc for the same price.

That is an amazing deal.  You are doing a great service to the riding community.  

I can cut spokes for you for a modest fee if you want to reduce your leftovers. Spokes are usually 50 to a bag, so you'll end up with quite a few extras, possibly in unwanted or uncommon sizes. 

Thanks Ezra, I may take you up on that as a more local option. I budgeted for buying spokes individually, but if a box is needed, or my current stock is available - all the better.  

Ezra H. said:

I can cut spokes for you for a modest fee if you want to reduce your leftovers. Spokes are usually 50 to a bag, so you'll end up with quite a few extras, possibly in unwanted or uncommon sizes. 

Okay, great. Let me know if I can help, Levi.

We had a great class and had two happy people rolling out the door with lights blazing. There has been some additional interest, so I am setting a tentative date for the next class to be Feb. 8 with a signup deadline of Feb. 2. I'll put up a formal event in the next few days. 

In the meantime, we would appreciate feedback about our first class offer and have put together a questionnaire to make it easy. 

Wheel-Building and Generator Lighting Class Offer Feedback

Thanks Again Chainlink

It's official, we will be holding this class again February 8th . We had a great time and everyone was happy to be rolling away with lights shining. Click the link to the class above for all the details.

Respond with any comments or questions, and let us know what you think about our class offer by filling out this survey.

Thanks Again. Levi

Saw this too late! Any chance you'll be offering this again soon?

Hey Margot, February 8 is the next class, check out the details.

Margot said:

Saw this too late! Any chance you'll be offering this again soon?

Just a Heads-up, the February 8 class is half full, reserve your spot by Feb 2

Bump for my review of Levi's class:

I took a Hub Generator/wheel building class with Levi of Legacy Frameworks.  I always thought it would be a complex process, but Levi broke it down to basic components, concentrating on teaching me how to do it so I could do it myself, rather than just a one off class to get the hub generator hooked up and working.   Levi's a calm soft spoken guy, which really helps when you are spending hours doing repetitive work, and perhaps redoing that work after you mess up during that learning curve.   I wanted to upgrade the components for the class, and he quoted prices way lower then other shops.   The price I paid for the class and upgrade to a SON/Edelux setup was less than the price I would of paid someone to do it, and I learned how to do it myself in the process!  I couldn't be happier.  I thought I would reuse my brake rotor, but he had a new one sitting around and gave it to me free of charge.     The experience was enlighting, I can only hope one day I could afford a steel disc brake gates carbon drive masterpiece from him in the future.   Another thing- The shop space is rad.   Go for a visit.

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