FAQ
Q. What 5 simple things can I do to build sustainable communities, educate youth, and promote bicycling?
A. Be the change
- Replace one car trip per week with a self-propelled bicycle trip. You can do it!
- Put air in your tires and lubricate your chain. A smooth running bicycle is safer and more fun.
- Join your local, regional, or state bicycle advocacy organization and volunteer whenever possible. They make it all happen and it's less expensive than 2 parking tickets!
- Ask your boss to adopt some bike-friendly policies at your place of work such as installing a bike rack and providing a shower.
- Make your vote count by considering bicycle transportation and urban planning issues when you choose your political representation. Those people work for you, you are the boss!
Q. How do I sign-up for your Earn-A-Bike class?
A. You can enroll in our EAB class by returning a class registration form prior to the deadline for enrollment. Classes are held three times throughout the year, once a week for eight weeks. Registration forms can be found either in our bike shop or in your mail box by signing on to our mailing-list. You can sign up to receive registration forms either on-line, by phone or in our bike shop.
Q. Does community service at Bike Works count towards my schools community service/service learning requirement?
A. It certainly does however, in order to receive community service hours you need to be a current participant in our youth programs. You can find more info on signing up for our programs here.
Q. Do you offer scholarships for your youth programs?
A. Absolutely, we make sure our programs are accessible to all youth. If you find yourself interested in signing up for one of our classes or camps please contact the organization and speak to one of our program staff. They will be more than happy to help.
Q. Do you sell and fix bicycles?
A. Yes. Bike Works is a full service community bike shop. We sell refurbished bikes, new/used parts and repair bikes as well. If you are looking for a particular type of bicycle or size you should stop by and chat with one of our shop staff. They will be more than happy to help in finding the right bike for you whether you are a long time cyclist or a first time commuter.
Q. What are your bicycle shop hours and location?
A. Our bicycle shop is located at 3709 S. Ferdinand Street, a half block west of Rainier Avenue in Columbia City. Our Bike Shop is open:
Tuesday – Friday, 12-6
Saturday, 11-6
Sunday, 11-5
More info and directions by bicycle, bus or car can be found here.
Q. I have a bicycle to donate, what types of bikes do you accept and when can I drop it by.
A. We try to accept all bicycles and types, though our need and space will vary from time to time. We strongly encourage you to call our bicycle shop or email our Recycling and Reuse Coordinator to find if your donation will have a new home with us. While you may also stop by during shop hours, there is no guarantee we will be able to accept your donation. We also accept bicycle components and accessories.
Q. How do I become a Bike Works volunteer?
A. Becoming a volunteer is easy! You can do so by contacting our Volunteer Coordinator, setting up a time to come by, fill out the appropriate paperwork and get oriented to the organization. You can also pick up a volunteer application in our bike shop.
Q. How do I sign up for the Bike Works Adult Repair Class?
A. Bike Works Adult Repair Classes are offered at two levels, A.B.C. class is for beginner mechanics interested in learning the basics of bike repair and D.E.F. class is for more advanced mechanics interested in working with more advanced machines. You can sign-up by stopping by or calling Bike Works. For more info on the class, payment and dates click here.
Q: Are contributions to Bike Works tax deductible?
A. Yes. Bike Works has been a 501(c)3 organization since the beginning. All donations (including bicycle donations and auction items) made to the organization are tax deductible and help support our youth programs. Also, be sure to ask your employer if they make matching gifts or volunteer time
If you would like to make a donation click the donate button below.
Q. Are there organizations similar to yours in my area?
A. While the number of community bike shops continues to grow, community bike shops still only represent a fraction of all bike shops. A current list of community bike shops can be found in our Resource Recommendations section.
Q. Is there another Bike Works in Seattle?
A. We are not affiliated with other bike shops or organizations that bare the Bike Works name. We have been serving the Rainer Valley community of Seattle since 1996.
Q. What if I recently purchased my bike at Bike Works and am experiencing some problems?
A. All of the bicycles we sell are refurbished used bikes, therefore some failure is possible. We stand behind all of the work we do and if there is a problem due to our neglect we will happily fix the bicycle free of charge.
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