Member Appointments & Classes
We’re committed to empowering our members with the skills and knowledge to maintain and enjoy their bicycles! Our shop offers mechanic-assisted stand time and classes to guide you through your bike projects. Not a member? Learn more about membership here.
Mechanic-Assisted stand time & Member Appointments
Our BBP mechanics are so excited to have you in the shop & work with you on your projects! During your appointment, you'll take the lead on your bike repairs or upgrades, with our mechanics providing guidance and support as needed. This hands-on approach ensures you gain valuable experience and confidence in bike maintenance. You can schedule a member appointment below.
Member Classes
Our mechanic classes are back with a new structure this winter/spring of 2025! Each class is outlined below along with important information that you will need some background on when you show up to the class. Our classes are member-only, becoming a member is easy!
We’ll post any class updates on this page, on social media, and in our newsletter.
Click each class to view need-to-know information and a link to sign up. Sign ups will be available 1 week before the date of the class.
Please bring your own bike to each class to use for a hands on example.
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
New parts are available for purchase
Some wheels with tires may be provided for practice
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
Things you should know before the class:
How to take wheels on and off of your bike
If you have sealed cartridge bearings or not (feel free to come by the shop and ask before the class!)
How to use a bike stand
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
We will have wheels for you to work on and true/mess up
Things you should know before the class:
How to take wheels on and off of your bike
That you do not have a broken spoke!
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
New parts available for purchase
Things you should know before the class:
How to take wheels on and off of your bike
If you have press-fit bearings
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
New parts available for purchase
Things to know before class:
How to use a bike stand
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
New parts available for purchase
Things that you should know before the class:
That your cables and housing are in working condition
How to take wheels on and off of your bike
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
New parts available for purchase
Things that you should know before the class:
Whether or not you have hydraulic brakes
That your cables/housing or hose are in working condition
We will most likely not be able to do a bleed on hydraulic brakes
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
New parts available for purchase
Things that you should know before the class:
That your brakes work on your bike
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
New parts available for purchase
Things that you should know before the class:
Your cables and housing are in working condition
Your chain is under 75% wear
Your brakes are in working condition
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6 PM at Boise Bicycle Project (1027 S Lusk Street)
Things that you should know before the class:
How to take wheels on and off your bike
How cables work with derailleurs