Bike co-op volunteers: your story.
04-06-13, 04:59 PM
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I'm coming up on my 4th year of volunteering... probably 2000+ hours over those years I'd reckon. I don't really I have a "life" so I spent way too much time there and my work also permits me flexibility to be there. I'd say I've learned a lot and don't think I'll ever stop. Used my brute strength to rip out seatposts that no one else could get and all kinds of other things... saved up enough scrap rims to buy a park BB tap set. Our shop isn't really a co-operative but it's a non-profit so a lot of people get bent out of shape when we don't sell them things as-is or pick through our pile for the parts they want or need. We've had some really nice donations in the last 6 months so that's been cool. I also hate grip shifts, BSO with "shocks" esp. dual, cheap adjustable stems and cheap suspension seatposts. I love seeing the same folks that come in every 6 months or so just to overhaul their bikes and change out all the wear items.
04-06-13, 05:06 PM
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I volunteer at a co-op in Denver. It's very rewarding and I love the mechanical experience it gives me. I love working with people and hearing their stories. I can't recall a specific story that stands out in my mind... But I'm sure cyccommute can! He's a shop lead at the co-op and is a damn good one at that.
04-06-13, 09:48 PM
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Yes that is cool. I saw a couple of commuters today at the shop who had bought their bikes at the co-op. One guy said he bought his bike ... a Ross road bike... last year and had put 80 miles a week on it. Helped him replaced his rear wheel and BB. He was totally pumped because, although he hadn't wrenched before, did all the repairs himself.... with guidance from volunteers.
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