Is it free?
Yes!
How does it work?
Anyone from the community can bring a bike to open hours to borrow tools and get advice on how to do a repair. Anyone from the community is welcome to volunteer to help other people fix their bikes. All levels of experience are welcome.
How do I volunteer?
Just show up! People can volunteer as much or as little as they want. You can learn most repairs by watching someone else do it, watching a Youtube video, or just trying it out for yourself. If you demonstrate commitment, we will include you in volunteer communication channels, and you can lead your own open hours as a head mechanic.
Do you have tools?
Yes! We should have all the tools you need stocked on our cart, and if we don't, you can send us a link to the tool you need, and we will buy it with club funds (within reason).
Do you sell parts?
We have some very basic parts (some tubes, some cables, some brake pads), but they might be out of stock, and they might not be compatible with your bike. The best option is to bring your own parts. We can help you figure out what you need to buy. Here is a link to buy parts from us (only buy in person to guarantee supply) https://mit.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2076
Where can I get a bike?
While we don't have bikes to give out, we recommend getting a used bike from Facebook martketplace. Other options include Craigslist, the MIT Police Department bike auction, and local bike shops.
