Do-it-yourself
with assistance
from a pro
three Different levels of assistance
based on your preference and experience
1-on-1 instruction
$45 / hour
You will get uninterrupted attention from a professional mechanic-educator. They will provide individualized instruction to help you thoroughly diagnose your bike and implement an appropriate solution to meet your needs.
You can choose whether you want to have the tools in your own hands accompanied by verbal instructions from the pro, or work alongside the pro while they work on a different part of the bike to get the job done faster. Or a combination of both!
If you are new to bike maintenance and want to get your bike fixed more quickly, this is the option for you.
Small group
Instruction
$30 / hour
You will have an opportunity to work independently after the pro mechanic has helped you decide on a task and given a brief tutorial.
The pro mechanic-educator will be rotating between members to ensure everyone gets the information they need to keep moving forward
No more than three bikes per pro mechanic-educator
If you are comfortable working independently for approximately 67% percent of the time, this is the right option for you.
Independent DIY
$15 / hour
You must attend at least one 1-hour session of 1-on-1 instruction OR small group instruction before you can participate in independent DIY Open Shop
This style of Open Shop is best if you are moderately confident that you know what needs to be fixed and how to do it.
There will still be a pro mechanic-educator in the room to maintain a safe environment and ensure everyone is abiding by the Open Shop Terms of Use Agreement.
The pro mechanic-educator can be available to answer occasional questions for about your bike repair, but please don’t expect individual attention for more than 5 minutes out of the hour.
No more than 6 bikes per pro mechanic-educator.