Archive for May, 2011

Looking for donations of bikes and parts

Posted in Uncategorized on May 18, 2011 by fenderbenderdetroit

Since we are getting really super close to having not just our mobile shop off the ground, but also our very own space in a brick-and-mortar building, we are looking for donations of whole bikes and parts for adults and kids that we can turn around and return to the community through our repair workshops and earn-a-bike programs!

All donations will be put to use, so please don’t be shy! You can arrange a drop off or we can pick up from where you are. Just leave us a note here or send us an email: fenderbenderdetroit@gmail.com

Thanks everyone!!

Fender Bender Brings Mechanics Classes to Wheelhouse Detroit!

Posted in Uncategorized on May 10, 2011 by fenderbenderdetroit

So, one of the sweet new developments we’ve been waiting to unveil to you all is that beginning Tuesday, May 10th (that’s tomorrow!!), Fender Bender will be teaching regular, comprehensive two-hour, bicycle maintenance and repair classes at the Wheelhouse. Each class will cover all the basics of DIY repair so you can diagnose problems fast, address them easily, and get on with it. This includes changing a flat, troubleshooting brakes and shifters, cables and housing, bike safety and commuting solutions, and more!

These classes will happen every other Tuesday at the Wheelhouse for the rest of the summer. They are taught by Fender Bender’s stellar crew of female mechanics, Sarah and Liz and will come with awesome take home literature hand crafted by us so you remember what we taught you when you’re showing off for your friends at home.

Classes cost just $5 and include a patch kit! Dates are May 10 and 24; June 7 and 21; July 5 and 19; and August 2, 16 and 30. They start at 6 p.m. sharp and are first-come, first-serve!

This class is open to anyone of any background or experience level, and is not gender-specific, so we encourage everyone to come!

Here is the website for the Wheelhouse and the totally informative Facebook Event if you’d like to holler at us.

Hope to see you there! We’ll be the ones wearing matching smocks!!

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