This class is perfect for beginning mechanics and people interested in maintaining their bikes. The pace is relaxed. Instruction is hands-on, and there is time to answer questions. We'll get familiar with the major components of the bicycle. Then you will work on a few things:

1. Tires--changing and patching a flat
2. Brakes--identifying and adjusting
3. Chains--cleaning and lubing

Class is two hours long and is limited to 4 people. Bring your bike and wear work clothes. We will provide all the tools and materials.

Classes are ongoing! Please email me if you're interested in attending a class. Let me know what evenings work best for you.

Payment policy: Cost is $20 payable at the time of registration. Class fee is nonrefundable; however, the fee is transferable when two days notice is given prior to cancellation. Please make checks payable to Pedals 2 People. Mail to 453 W 26th Ave. Spokane, WA 99203. Arrangements for low-income students are available upon request.

The purpose of the Build a Beater program is to provide a relatively cheap bicycle to people that are willing to build up their own bike out of surplus bits from the P2P boneyard and stash piles. The idea is to build a bike that is "good enough" for basic transport: single speeds, fixed gears, city bikes, etc.

You should have some basic mechanical/bikey skills. As a beater builder, you're expected to be pretty autonomous in your work. That said, you should ask questions and get some guidance if you're unsure of stuff. The end goal here is to get you riding your bike.

Here are the ground rules:

• Before you do anything, you must sign a standard liability waiver
• You must pay $50 before starting to build. This fee can be reduced if you're broke. If you decide not to finish, we'll refund your money.
• You can use pretty much any components that are not attached to other bikes in the shop. There are a few components/bits that are fancy and shouldn't go on beaters. If you are not sure, ask a P2P volunteer. If we don't have a component (single freewheels, fixed cogs, etc) that you want in the garage, then you must supply it.
• Typically, the only new bits on the bike are brake/derailleur cables and housing. Everything else is used.
• You are welcome to use any tools in the shop to finish your build.
Please try to finish your build w/in a month. We only have one beater builder in the shop at a time, so try to finish up so the next person can begin building.
• You can only build/work on the bike during normal shop hours: M/W nights 6-8 pm.