Neighborhood Bike Works

Neighborhood Bike Works, situated in Philadelphia, PA, offers a range of programs and services for both youth and adults. The organization focuses on teaching youths bike repair skills, providing them with the opportunity to earn a bike, and encouraging exploration by bicycle.

For adults, Neighborhood Bike Works offers a Basic Bicycle Repair course as a starting point for learning bike maintenance or refreshing repair skills. The course covers various topics such as flat repair, bike components, brake adjustment, drivetrain maintenance, bearing adjustments, and wheel truing. Participants can bring their own bike or use demo bikes provided by the organization during the four-week program.

In addition to educational programs, Mel’s Community Bike Shop, a part of Neighborhood Bike Works, offers refurbished bikes for purchase, used bike parts, and DIY repair services. The shop provides tools for bike repair during designated hours, catering to different segments including sales and professional service, Bike Church, and Women/Trans/Nonbinary Open Shop.

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