Author: Broadway Bicycle School

“Yeah pretty sweet! But what about the old 9 speed Surly Cross-Checks we have here? They’re the same bike but without the new 10 speed drive train, V-brakes and Knard tires.”

” Sounds like we should discount the 56, 58, 60 and 62cm 9 speeds Cross-Checks we have by 20%”

” But Colin that means I can get a Cross-Check for $1,000 +tax!”

” That’s right!”

ALL in stock 9 speed Surly Cross-Checks now 20% off!

About Broadway:

We’re a collectively run and locally owned bicycle shop that has been in operation since 1972. A subset of workers own and democratically manage the business. As a full-service bike shop, we both repair and sell new and used bikes. Our tools and space are also made available for rent, so folks can come in and fix their own bikes by themselves or with one-on-one assistance from a mechanic. In the evenings we offer classes on the topic of bicycle maintenance and repair. Several times throughout the year, we provide on location mechanical services for local business and organizations. Also we are proud to offer a $15 per hour starting wage.

Walking into a bicycle shop for the first time can be an intimidating endeavor for many, which is why Broadway strives to create a welcoming environment for all persons that come through our door.

Job Description:

We are hiring for a bicycle mechanic whose responsibilities also include customer service and sales. This is a full-time (~40) hours per week from February — April 2017 (start dates vary from early Feb to the start of April and full-time does not begin until April) through the end of October 2017 with the expectation to work one and sometimes two weekend days. This is a fast paced work environment that often requires workers to jump back and forth between the roles of mechanic and salesperson many times over the course of a shift. Employees are hired “at-will” but due to the seasonal nature of the business there is a period which usually begins at the start of November when little to no hours will be available.

It is NOT a prerequisite that you have previous shop experience, only that you have a passion for bicycles and working on them. We will provide the necessary training in all aspects of the position. We encourage people of color, LGBTQIA folks and women (including transwomen, nonconforming, and nonbinary folks) to apply.

If you are interested in applying please fill out the BroadwayBicycleSchoolApplication2017 and drop it by the shop or email it to broadway@broadwaybicycleschool.com

As the days get shorter, many of us here at Broadway are setting up our hub dynamo-powered lighting systems. Instead of relying on batteries (rechargeable or otherwise), these lighting systems draw power from an electrical generator in the front hub. You power the lights with your legs!

Some advantages of a dynamo light set-up:

• Never having to worry about your batteries running out.
  • Battery-operated lights tend to fail or blow through batteries more quickly in cold weather — exactly when you need them most often.
  • USB-rechargeable lights are getting brighter and hold their charges for longer than ever before, but if your commute is half an hour or more, they still have to be recharged a couple of times a week in the dead of winter.
• No need to remember to remove the lights when you park your bike somewhere. These lights are less likely to get stolen than battery-powered lights partly because they bolt onto your bike and partly because they’re typically located in a less visible spot (right above the front wheel instead of on the handlebars).
• Fumbling around with gloves on to flip the switches or push the buttons on conventional lights is a pain. A dynamo light is on when you’re riding and off when you park — no fumbling required.

We’ve done a bunch of custom light set-ups and would be happy to geek out with you about yours if you’re interested, but this year we’re also offering a package deal covering parts and labor for some high-quality Busch & Muller lights and a hand-built wheel with a Shimano generator hub. The package  has all you need to get going and starts at $350.