The Bikery – Cycles of Change

While parts availability is not as good as it could be, these guys are really trying to make a difference and are supporting bicycling in an underserved neighborhood. I found service to be very helpful and friendly. Will become a repeat customer.

I’m new to bikes — well, it’s been a few years — and just bought one that was build out of box. I’m handy, so I did okay with it, but had no idea what to do with the brakes, and wanted someone to check my work and help me put on the headlight which I had no clear instructions for.
I found The Bikery on Unilocal and realized it was only a few blocks away so I walked myself and my bike down and asked if they could help me out. San was *super* helpful, squared away my brakes and light, checked over my work and made a couple of adjustments, and got me set with the lock and helmet that I also needed. Both the service and goods were super affordable, the shop was a great atmosphere, and it was really great to hear about the community projects they run as well! I’ll definitely come back when I need anything bike-​related — they’re so professional and friendly and I’m glad it was so easy to find someone nearby who could help me out!

So I went to the bikery again today to get my tire tubes fixed because I ran over a pothole and they popped :/​But when I got there I was greeted with the same professionalism as I had experienced on my first visit. Everyone was so kind and went out of their way to help me. Their service is exceptional considering how reasonable in price everything is! There is a true sense of community and outreach there, which is what will continue lure me to the bikery. I also saw Eugene again today and he was stoked to see that I was enjoying my purchase. They genuinely care at the bikery! go there or be square!!!

the people here are the absolute nicest — i think i was mostly working with eugene, but everyone is great. they took the time and patience to help me learn how to work my bike despite my mechanical retardedness, and at the end charged me close to nothing (e.g., asked me for a donation) for the parts. really feels like there’s a community here of great bike mechanics and local youth of color — quite a homey space, and definitely felt really happy supporting the great work that they do here.

I love going in during open shop. I get to use their tools and get help from the staff, all for free! The Bikery’s first priority is servicing the community. They also sell plenty of used stuff, which saves me money. The service here rivals Missing Link.

these guys are awesome!
we had a flat tire emergency and rushed down there just barely making it by closing time. but they were really cool about it, and im so appreciative cuz i know they have lives outside of work they wanna go enjoy…
while i waited outside while they fixed my friend’s flat tire in no time and for a really cheap cost, i got to reading about their mission. how awesome! i want to go back and learn how to fix my bike myself. how awesome that would feel to be able to do! i like that they provide kids and folks the opportunity to learn some skills, and have something positive and interesting and fun to get involved in with their community. i cant wait to go back and get my hands dirty!
after they humbly saved the day for us, we promised we would spread the word and give props for the help they gave us and the service theyre providing to the community

If you live in the Fruitvale district, this is YOUR bicycle shop! The service is great and so are the prices. I also like the idea of my money going to help youth bike programs.

I just bought a bike here, it’s a cute turquoise 70’s cruiser. The staff here are super friendly and welcoming. They go out of their way to help. After I gave it a test ride, they also checked my bike and made sure it was ready to go. The Bikery is a beautiful space, it’s right next to Eastside Arts Alliance. They have a library of bicycling and DIY books, a couch, and they have several community programs: earn-​a-​bike (youth or adults), a night for women and transgender folks, drop-​in hours, and more! They are really friendly, which I haven’t experienced at other bike shops. Good prices, too. Go support the Bikery, they are AMAZING!

I’m so thrilled about the bike I recently purchased at The Bikery. I certainly got lucky w/​this one. Once i picked out the bike i wanted from their entirely donated selection, it received meticulous care and fine tuning from a few different skilled staff members. The price I paid was exceptionally reasonable, if not downright low for the quality machine I obtained.
Everyone at this excellent community resource is warm and friendly from the staff to the interns. You definitely won’t get the hasty sales push that you will get at many bike shops.
I know a couple of the staff personally and greatly admire their convictions about what they are trying to creating with the Bikery. If you don’t actually need a bike now, I encourage you to check out how this resource is out there creating change.

Friendly, knowledgeable and casual staff. I felt confident about getting a quality used bike here. Very limited selection, but I was nonetheless offered to test ride and choose from two different bikes that fit my needs and stature. Lent me a helmet to test ride, watched my bag… attached a kickstand and rack while I waited and noshed on some yummy veggie lasagna made by an intern.
Their web Site says they sell affordable bikes, and that’s way true.
Looking forward to learning more about maintaining my ride from them and checking out the Women’s/Trans/Genderqueer nights.

I rolled in here on a Thursday after riding right past it (bit hard to notice) to volunteer my services as a mechanic. The staffed volunteers there were SO friendly and so happy that I was there to help. Genuinely good people with good hearts; people who want to see change in their community and the world.
The shop is not very stocked though: they don’t have all the tools you’d need or the parts but if you come in there they will absolutely try their best and do whatever they can to help you.
Also check out Street Level Cycles in South Berkeley on the waterfront.

Cool bike shop.
FRIENDLY people who seem interested in helping meet your needs.
Very small floor space, though, but a decent amount of stuff. Mostly used bikes & bike repairs.
Nice to have them in the area of Oakland they’re in.
I’ll go back for sure.