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Crafting for Habitat

One of our favorite organizations is the Bend-Redmond chapter of Habitat for Humanity. We enjoy building items and donating them to Habitat to be raffled off to families.

Usually our builds are practical – a dining room table, game table, or rolling island. This season we decided to craft rustic wood Christmas trees. They are a work in progress.

Keith painting away!

We encourage you to find a cause, person, place, or organization and get involved.

Thinking about an eBike for Christmas? Give us a ring – sooner rather than later, as backorders and shipping delays continue.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

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Red, White, and Electric Blue

The Red, White, and Electric Blue project is moving ahead.

In this second phase, we worked together to install several key items:

  • Rear tire and wheel
  • Shifter cable
  • Battery
  • Motor
  • Chain
  • Display
  • Kickstand

We also adjusted the back brake.

Test Fitting

If you’ve ever built anything, then you know a big part of construction is test fitting. Parts are installed, then removed, before they become a permanent part of the bike.

It’s important not to fear this process, although it can be disconcerting at first glance! Stay tuned for further updates from our build team.

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A Different Kind of Build

Kids love eBikes too. One way to encourage their enthusiasm is to involve them in the build.

This ride is a work in progress. It illustrates all the prep that goes into a build before we even think about adding power.

While it may not seem so, we’ve already made significant changes to what we’re calling the Red, White, and Electric Blue bike:

  • Disassembled old drive train
  • Started the cleaning process
  • Installed a custom-painted riser handlebar
  • Replaced a defective suspension fork with a strong, fixed steel fork (the electric blue of the Red, White, and Electric Blue Bike)
  • Installed a safer hydraulic brake system with a compatible front tire/wheel assembly
  • Swapped out a child’s seat with an adult seat provided by the owner

We love this project!

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The Mechanic is in the House

Bike repairs are inevitable. Ironically they don’t tend to involve eBike components, at least for us.

Instead it’s the everyday stuff that drives you batty. In my case, a fixing an old chain.

We aren’t a bike repair shop per se, but if you’re a customer of ours we can likely help you.

Programming Controller Settings

We have the technology to program your eBike controller. If you want us to adjust your throttle speed or your pedal assist settings, just let us know.

Two free programming sessions are included in your eBike purchase. Thereafter repair rates apply.

Repairs

Customer-caused breakage, damage, and ordinary wear and tear are not covered by us. Repair rates apply if we service your eBike.

Our shop minimum is $25 plus parts. Repairs are billed at $25/hour and due at the time you pick up your eBike.