Get a FREE coffee during National Bike Week (5/14-5/18) when you bike to work! Just show us a picture of you biking to work that day (post it on our Facebook or email it, if you can) and get a free small coffee!

We will also be offering a biker (and non-biker) BREAKFAST SPECIAL (until 1pm) all week long: Eggs Benny and Eggs Florentine (both served with field greens) $7.49.

Job Title
Lead Bicycle Mechanic

Job Description
We are a busy, growing neighborhood shop, and we are looking to hire another full-time mechanic to help with daily operations.

We work on all sorts of bikes here, from old 10-speeds to recumbents and full carbon race bikes.  The bulk of the work will be mechanical, but this position will involve ALL duties necessary to keep the shop running smoothly, including: service work, service writing, ordering, inventory receiving, store cleanup, bike building, warranty work, and most importantly, customer service.

This position would start ASAP, and only candidates with bike shop experience will be considered.  Any candidate must take direction from, and work closely with the owners to keep the workflow progressing smoothly.

Job Title
Seasonal Service and Bicycle Sales

Job Description
This position would be part- to full-time, depending on the needs of the employee and availability of hours at the bike shop.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for cycling, be organized and detail oriented, and have the ability to prioritize tasks, and work independently and efficiently.  A solid knowledge base for bicycle repairs and diagnosis would be ideal, although we are willing to train the right individual.  Customer service experience is a must.

Duties will include answering the phones, greeting and directing customers, providing knowledge of products and service that the shop offers, maintaining and cleaning the front end sales floor, inventory receiving and display, customer service, maintaining the service area appearance, on-the-spot repairs, bike building.

Job Title
Barista and Food Prep

Job Description
This position will be part- to full-time and the ideal candidate will have food service experience, and be available to work 20-35 hours/week, one weekend day, rotating shifts.  This is an opportunity for the ideal candidate to grow with us and eventually become a manager.

Daily duties include using a cash register, preparing espresso drinks and cafe fare, food prep, and baking.

We are a friendly shop, known for excellent customer service, so any candidate will need to make our customers an absolute priority.  No typical bike shop or coffee shop “snobbery” will be tolerated here!

How to Apply
Please submit a resume with references and short cover letter via email to: sara [at] mellovelobicycles [dot] com

We are also working on our Smoothie menu… here is a sneak peek: Maple Almond Banana, Berry Spinach, Mango Hemp Protein…  More to come.  Also look out for new food specials as the good weather and good vibes keep rollin’ in.

Weekly mountain bike rides (intermediate skill level, bring a light) evenings, day of the week TBD, meet in front of the shop.

THURSDAY NIGHT Fun Ride (city cruise-around, fun for everyone on every bike)!  8pm Thursdays, meet in front of the shop.

La vie, c’est comme un vélo, il faut avancer pour ne pas perdre l’équilibre.
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. –Albert Einstein

LISTEN HERE: vélo

We are now hiring seasonal service and sales staff in the bike shop!
Details: Spring-Summer-Fall, mechanical ability, interest in bicycles, and sales experience a MUST.

Also, more immediately, we are hiring a part-time barista extraordinaire.
Duties will include: using a cash register, preparing espresso drinks and cafe fare, food prep, and baking.

Details: you MUST be available to work 20-35 hours/week, one weekend day, rotating shifts, and be available over the summer.  Food service experience is also a MUST, and barista experience a definite plus.

If you are interested, please send resumes to: sara@mellovelobicycles.com
Deadline for applications is March 12, 2012.

Our spin sessions will be FUN and you are welcome to join and pedal at your own pace.  We’ll mix it up with Spinervals, movie nights, and some sweet music.  (ALSO!  Free coffee!)  You just bring your bike.

Cost will be a sliding scale:

• $2-10 if you bring your own trainer, per session
• $5-10 if you use one of our trainers, per session
• $20 for a spinning session 5-pack

Attend just one of our spin sessions and receive 20% off the purchase of any trainer!

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to fix your own bike – or know someone who does – now’s your chance to learn (or give the perfect gift for the holidays)!

We’re proud to announce the debut of the Park Tool School, a bicycle repair and maintenance course designed specifically for the home mechanic, taught by your very own professional mechanics at Mello Velo!  Method of instruction is a mixture of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs.

Courses Offered:

NEW RIDER MAINTENANCE CLASS (one 3.5-hour session): $45.99 – Includes Park Tool’s Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair (a $24.99 value) & 1 cafe drink of your choice.

Do you want to learn how to fix a flat tire? When to lube your chain? Learn these critical maintenance tips and more: how to clean your bike, make simple adjustments and when and where to lubricate your bike. Each class participant will learn how to fix basic maintenance issues on their own bike! Areas of the bike that will be discussed:

• Tire and Tube Service
• Chain Cleaning and Lubrication
• Cable Tension
• Bike Washing
• Safety Inspection

NOVICE CLASS (one 6-hour session): $95.99 - Includes Park Tool’s Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair (a $24.99 value) & 1 cafe lunch of your choice.  Make it a Deluxe package for $349.99 and you’ll get a Park Tool Shop Apron and the Park Tool AK-37 Tool Kit (a $375 value) in addition.

Get your hands dirty learning more about bike maintenance. This is an excellent class for someone with a relatively modern or brand new bike who wishes to learn about maintenance.  The emphasis is on knowing when there is a problem, and on cleaning the bike.  Students will see demonstrations, discuss and perform tire and tube service, brake service, and gear adjustments. Areas of the bike that will be discussed:

• Basic Bicycle Maintenance
• Tires & Tubes
• Hub, Rear Sprockets & Headsets
• Wheel Truing & Pedals
• Chains, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
• Derailleur Systems
• Rim Caliper Brake Systems

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (two 5-hour sessions): $124.99 – Includes Park Tool’s Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair (a $24.99 value) & 2 cafe lunches of your choice.  Make it a Deluxe package for $374.99 and you’ll get a Park Tool Shop Apron and the Park Tool AK-37 Tool Kit (a $375 value) in addition.

This class will cover content similar to the basic shop tune up.  This class is a great option for someone who has tried basic repairs. Students should have some familiarity with the topics presented, but not necessarily have experience. Areas of the bike that will be discussed:

• Basic Bicycle Maintenance
• Tires & Tubes
• Hub, Rear Sprockets & Headsets
• Wheel Truing & Pedals
• Chains, Cranks & Bottom Brackets
• Derailleur Systems
• Rim Caliper Brake Systems
• Caliper Disc Brake Systems
• Frame & Fork, Suspension
• On-Ride Repairs and Bike Wash

2012 Course Schedule:
Group Size is limited to 5 per session, REGISTER NOW (email or call 315-307-3104) to reserve your spot!

DATE                           TIME                                CLASS
Thurs., Jan. 12              5:30 pm – 9 pm                New Rider Maintenance
Sun., Jan. 15                10:30 am – 4:30 pm          Novice
Sun., Jan. 22 & 29        10:30 am – 3:30 pm          Intermediate
Thurs., Jan. 26              5:30 pm – 9 pm                New Rider Maintenance
Sun., Feb. 12                10:30 am – 4:30 pm          Novice
Thurs., Feb. 16              5:30 pm – 9 pm                New Rider Maintenance

*Let us know if any of these dates/times don’t work for you – we plan on adding more classes as necessary!