Bike Kitchen

The Bike Kitchen is open for sales of bikes and parts on Tuesday-Sunday. It is open for limited capacity DIY on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Current hours are listen in the bottom, right-hand corner of the page.

Call 805-547-2055 & press 1 or email kitchen@bikeslocounty.org for more information.

Our Bike Kitchen has all the parts, tools and knowledge you need to fix your bicycle! We can help you build a bike from the ground up, fix that junker you just found at the garage sale, or simply tune up your bicycle. Looking to buy a gently used, ready-to-ride bicycle? We sell them! We serve a wide variety of biking and cycling needs and are committed to creating a safe space for everyone. We have provided guided instruction to more than 14,000 people since opening our doors in 2010.

Donations

The Bike Kitchen accepts donations of parts and complete bicycles during open hours. Everything that is donated is refurbished and returned to the community at an incredible value. Please do not leave donations outside when the Kitchen is closed. Due to our limited storage capacity, we are unable to accept certain items at this time. See the list below for more details.

Accessories
- Accepted
  - Baskets
  - Bells
  - Fenders
  - Panniers
- Not Accepted
  - Clothing
  - Electronics
  - Shoes
Bikes
- Accepted
  - Complete adult bikes (see non-accepted brands below)
  - Complete kids bikes (must be in working order)
  - Compete eBikes (must be in working order)
- Not Accepted
  - Frames only
  - Non working kids bikes
  - No working eBikes
  - The following brands: Roadmaster, Huffy, Magna, Next, Motive, Promax, Route 66
Cranks & Pedals
- Accepted
  - All threads must be in good condition
- Not Accepted
  - Bent cranks
  - Worn out threads
Handlebars
- No handlebars are accepted at this time
Kickstands
- No kickstands are accepted at this time
Other Parts
- Accepted under the discretion of our Kitchen Manager and volunteers
Wheels (no broken spokes)
- Accepted
  - 700 cc
  - 27″
  - 26″
- Not Accepted
  - 26″ stamped steel
  - Rusted out wheels
  - Wheels with broken hubs/spokes

All donations are tax-deductible as the SLO County Bicycle Coalition is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Bike SLO County reserves the right to refuse donations if we deem them unusable.

FAQs

How do you staff the Kitchen?

The Kitchen is almost entirely volunteer-run, if you are interested in helping out, you can learn more about volunteering for Bike SLO County.

How can I help?

We have plenty of ways you can help support our program, bicycle knowledge is a plus, but not necessary to be involved. Learn more about volunteering with Bike SLO County!

What types of donations do you accept?

We do accept any parts which are either working or broken.
We do not accept parts from “department store” bikes (Next, Roadmaster, Magma, modern Free Spirit).
We do accept tires that still have life in them.
We do accept certain tools.
“Old” does not mean we won’t accept it – it’s about quality, not age.

What kind of bicycles do you have for sale?

We are constantly getting new bikes and parts in, feel free to stop by and check out what we have in now, or give us a call at 805-547-2055 and press 1 for assistance from a staff member or volunteer.

Do you accept complete bicycles?

Yes, we do accept bicycles and will either repair them or use them for spare parts.
We do not accept “department store” bikes (Next, Roadmaster, Magma, Modern Free Spirits).

Why don’t you accept these “department store” bikes?

Because these bicycles are often constructed with very low-quality parts in non-standard sizes and are not designed to be serviceable.
Due to their limited compatibility, we are not able to service them.

What do you sell at the Kitchen?

We regularly stock patch kits, chains, tire levers, and bells.
We have a large collection of used components.
We have a limited supply of cables, housing, and other tidbits available for use in the Bike Kitchen only (no to-go sales).
Users are encouraged to stop by a local bike shop to get any new parts they might need before arriving at the Bike Kitchen.

Do you have part ______?

Maybe. We do not keep have a regular stock inventory as parts are often being donated and sold.
We encourage you to come and use the space rather than dig around for parts to-go.

How much does it cost?

$10/hour

Hours & Location

Hours:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: **TEMP WINTER HOURS** 12:00 – 5:00 PM DIY*

Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Shopping ONLY*

Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Shopping ONLY*

Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM DIY*

Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM DIY*

Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM DIY*

Location:

860 Pacific St, Suite 105 (Corner of Morro St & Pacific St)
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805)-547-2055 then press 1

$10/hour for DIY services

How it works

The Bike Kitchen is a maintenance education space to teach people how to fix their bicycles.

We can help with simple projects (fixing a flat tire) to more advanced projects (frame alignment) using our unique space. Our volunteers work closely with you to get your bicycle working again. We do not do the work for you, but are there guiding you through it step-by-step.

All the parts and complete bikes you see in the space have been donated, we clean them up and get them back into the community in order to get more people riding bicycles!

Volunteer

Help reach out to the community through the art of bicycle maintenance. We have loads of volunteer opportunities in the Bike Kitchen (no mechanic knowledge needed):

Greet customers at the door
Teach people how to fix their bicycles
Organize/sort through parts

Ready to Volunteer? Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form!

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