Sometimes it takes longer for some of the fancier ones. Half the time, I was either bored silly or getting into trouble. My whole world changed when I got interested in bikes. It gave me something fun to do. Something I was really good at.
All work is done under adult supervision.
Members are required to spend at least four hours working in the shop. Although any one is welcome to use the shop's services, membership brings certain benefits. A barter system allows members to e4xchange labor hours toward the purchase of bikes and parts. The bike shop, which opened two years ago, is an offshoot of the Resource Center, one of Chicago's leading innovators on recycling. They're amazed to learn that these are kids doing most of the work.