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Can you think how much less 'new bikes' could be required if students in schools (10 to 14 years old maybe ?) were to learn some basic bike fixing skills and bi
by abricq 4y ago
Can you think how much less 'new bikes' could be required if students in schools (10 to 14 years old maybe ?) were to learn some basic bike fixing skills and bike maintenance ? I feel like I have so many friends who have no idea how to do the most basic operations, like changing a chamber. This could have such a big impact.
- jacknews 4y agoAnd it goes much further. A bike is potentially something that is quite easy to comprehend, and relatively simple to repair and maintain, and the experience of doing so can instill a sense of ability, control, and responsibility, vs. helpless consumerism.