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Permalink Reply by Jeff Markus on August 27, 2016 at 9:19am

Altho I'm out in Oak Park I could easily make a pilgrimage down to the 'city'. I am a self trained wrench but could get a crew thru a nut tightening, lube and inspection tour of the usual variations of bikes that children ride. If you don't get a more local experienced mechanic let me know...
Jeff Markus...I'm in the phone book, boy talk about old school.

Permalink Reply by Erica Carli on August 28, 2016 at 2:32am

Thank you so much for your offer Jeff! I just got an email last night that one of the dads of the my troop is stepping up to lead it. I like your idea, however, of nut tightening, lube and inspection. Those might be what we can get through in an hour. I plan to lead them in a bike obstacle course afterwards :). I really appreciate your offer, thank you so much again. Amazed at the kindness and generosity of strangers!

Permalink Reply by mark stetson on August 27, 2016 at 5:40pm

I wish I was closer as it sounds like fun.  I'd allow more time if you plan on any actual maintenance taking place.  Someone could give a talk about general bike maintenance in an hour but hands on bike fixing with 9 year olds is more complicated.  Perhaps each of the kids' bikes could be checked out for things that need attention,  but I could see an adult spending an hour or more getting each of their bikes tuned up.

Permalink Reply by Erica Carli on August 28, 2016 at 2:28am

Thank you so much for your input...I will allot more time for it. One of the dads just stepped up lead this, I'm so relieved. I will share your thoughts with him as they are good insights, clearly I hadn't thought it through entirely. Thank you again!