Check out the Calendar for more details!...

Classes:

Give us a call to arrange a scheduled class for your group!  We love hosting these clinics; be it for Cub Scouts, social groups, cycling teams, schools, etc., we can create a session to suit your needs...

415.419.5831

Every Tuesday, starting January 5th, 2010; Shop Etiquette, Tool Use, and Basic Bike Repair. 5 - 7 pm at TBW.

Take a tour of the shop, see the changes, learn the location of all the things that make the space so very useful.  Then, learn to properly use all those things; tools, equipment, etc, effectively while having the most fun and not breaking anything -- your bicycle included!  Followed up with a basic repair and learning session taylored to the group.  Free for Members, $10 suggested donation for all others.  Thank you for learning about your bike!

Every Friday between 5 and 7pm; Bicycle Safety Check

Assess the safety and condition of your bicycle, lube the chain, etc.; get ready for that big weekend ride! Free!

Past Classes and Workshops:

Sunday, October 11, 2009: 12:00 - 4pm; Electric Conversion Workshop; by donation in support of The Bicycle Works.

Give us a call for more info!... 415.419.5831

Rough outline of what we will be covering:

(Participants can bring in a bike they want to convert!)

-----Samples of manufactured electric bikes, and some of the custom bikes with performance specs and samples.                   -----How to design a bike for a particular purpose.  Including information about range, weight of batteries, speed, dependability.  ----- Some information about life cycle of lithium batteries.
----- Locations for batteries with consideration for bike handling and easy removal.
-----Mid-drive systems:  E-4 and Ecospeed.
-----Charging from grid and off-grid.
-----Design system for participants...

Follow up classes cover the topics below...

Stay tuned!!!

                    -Create the battery carriers and install racks.
                    -Install hub motors and controllers or mid-drive                                  systems.
                    -Run wires and check system.
                    -Check brakes and other bike mechanics.
                    -Order additional parts as needed...

                    -Build the battery pack with BMS (Battery                                          Management System) from Hi-Power or                                          equivalent 20 to 30 amp-hour packs.
                     -Mount battery packs .       
                     -Test ride...