We considered this fairly extensively, including drafting a few designs and pricing the parts/toold/time to put it together. We found that it was MUCH simpler and about the same cost to get a Fixit Station from Dero. When I approached the Transportation Demand Management Planner for the City and told her about the project, they were actually really supportive of the idea--Peterborough now has four Fixit stations which were purchased by the city and our shop is paid by the city to maintain them!

That said, the vast majority of people using the station use the pump. We have had many problems with the Dero pumps and actually just replaced them with the outdoor gauged pumps from Fixtation. So far, we are really pleased and they work very well. I would highly suggest rallying the extra cash and just investing in a professionally made repair stand and pump. http://www.bikefixtation.com/

Cheers,

Tegan

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From: Natasha B <facenb@gmail.com>
To: thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org
Cc:
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:54:12 +0000
Subject: [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station
Hi everyone,

Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of materials? What's a realistic life span?

Thanks for your feedback!

-Natasha
56a Bikeroom
London

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From: Andy Greif <cbcofme@gwi.net>
To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org>
Cc:
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:16:41 -0500
Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station
The Portland Gear Hub (Portland, Maine) just had a grand opening for theirs yesterday.

Take care,
Andy

Andy Greif, Executive Director
Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005
Shop: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford
Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199
Website: www.communitybike.net
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From: Thethinktank [mailto:thethinktank-bounces@lists.bikecollectives.org] On Behalf Of Natasha B
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 9:54 AM
To: thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org
Subject: [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station

Hi everyone,

Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of materials? What's a realistic life span?

Thanks for your feedback!

-Natasha
56a Bikeroom
London

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