Please reach us at the816bike@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
When you arrive, please sign in with the reason you're visiting.
[When you sign in you agree to the shop rules and terms of our waiver.]
RESPECT the space and each other. That is the #1 shop rule.
A volunteer will be with you as soon as possible.
If you know how to fix your bicycle yourself that's great! Wait patiently for a volunteer to find you a spot.
If you need help, a volunteer will help you as soon as they can. All patrons are served in the order they arrive, but a priority is given to emergency repairs for low income commuters.
If you can, please consider donating at least $5 an hour for shop time.
Donations may be dropped off during shop hours, and we have several ways you can financially support us as well. See the Donate page for more info.
We are a 100% volunteer-run shop - and this place is about more than just bicycles.
There is no other organization like us in the city. We are NOT a capital driven shop.
If this sounds like a place you're interested in being a part of, see our Volunteer page for more info.
All bicycles take time & resources to be built up.
We are not a 'free' bicycle shop.
A variety of bike styles and sizes are available on the floor on a first come first served basis.
Our inventory is always changing.
We ask for a suggested donation for all bicycles.
Ranging from 25 $ - 350$.
We try to list the suggested donation amounts according to the quality of the bicycle, but we will work with you. Don't forget, these aren't max prices; if you can pay more, we depend on it.
We do accept donations for un-tuned or 'as is' bikes but they cannot be stored at the shop. Purchase of 'as is' bikes implies you are able to fix it yourself.
No holds - No Trade Ins - Payment Plans - Or Returns
If you are experiencing homelessness, in transitional housing, underemployed or unemployed we will do our best work with you to get you on the road.
Please talk to a volunteer about your situation and your needs
No. This is a do it yourself shop with tools and mechanics here to help you. We are not a bike shop here to do things for you.
We are all volunteers and are often learning ourselves while working with recycled materials, thanks in advance for being patient.
Our priority is to first get your bike safe to ride. Air in the tires, brakes working, chain oiled.
Please keep in mind that larger projects and repairs sometimes take many hours, or multiple days to address. So plan accordingly.
No you cannot store your bicycle here.
A big part of our mission is to re-use parts from bicycles that would otherwise be thrown away and because of this we have a large selection of used bicycle parts.
If you are not sure what you need - bring your bicycle to the shop or take some pictures.
We ask for a sliding scale suggested donation for all parts based on the quality and quantity.
After browsing through parts containers please pickup after yourself!