Where To Get a Bike
The best place to get a bike is a local bike shop (commercial or non-profit) that will fit you correctly for a good quality bike as well as fix it should anything go wrong. Buying a bike online or from a store or private party that does not repair bikes may cost less upfront, but then you are responsible for making sure the bike fits correctly and is safe to ride — or you’ll need to spend money for a mechanic to fix and adjust it for you.
Click on each shop or organization to find out more about their services. Those with an asterisk (*) mean that they offer a special discount to SVBC members. Are you with a local bike shop, and are not listed below? Contact programs@bikesiliconvalley.org
What about electric bikes (e-bikes)? Many bike shops also sell e-bikes. Please note that buying a good quality e-bike is very important because badly engineered e-bikes can cause serious fires. Some bike shops may refuse to repair some e-bikes because they are too dangerous for their staff to work on or store overnight in their shop. For more about e-bikes, please read https://www.consumerreports.org/health/electric-bikes/buying-guide/ and https://www.peopleforbikes.org/news/thinking-about-buying-an-electric-bicycle-guide. It’s also best to stick to bicycle brands that support e-bike battery recycling, see https://www.hungryforbatteries.org/.
Non-Profit Bike Shops
The following organizations may offer new & used bikes as well as maintenance classes. Some accept bicycle and bicycle part donations. Some offer programs to earn a bike through volunteering. Some sell bikes directly to end users and some provide bikes to organizations for distribution to clients. Check them out!
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Mission: Serving the community while inspiring people to learn the art of bicycle repair. BikeEx accepts donations, has periodic bike sales, and provides bikes to organizations.
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Community Cycles of California (CCofCA) is a non-profit social enterprise serving low income families, homeless individuals, veterans and other disadvantaged populations. Our bicycle shops and service centers create the revenue to support our programs for these communities. CCofCA refurbishes donated bicycles, saving them from landfill, and puts them back on the road. Our bicycles are safe, reliable, and quality certified; more than 60 inspections and safety checks are completed on each bicycle we refurbish.
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Good Karma Bikes sells refurbished and new bikes, repairs bikes, offers bike classes, and can provide bikes to organizations.
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Non-profit bike shop focused on teaching high school students how to repair bikes while providing affordable used bikes and service. Live in Peace Bike Shop was built on the understanding that most young people thrive in project-based learning, even when they are not successful in traditional academic settings. Also accepts bike and bike part donations.
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San José Bike Clinic is a do-it-yourself community bicycle workshop located in downtown San Jose. We are entirely volunteer-run and non-profit, a fiscally sponsored program of Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.
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TurningWheels for Kids is a program of the Valley Medical Center Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, that distributes bikes not only at the holiday but also year round through a number of partnerships focused on preventing childhood obesity and supporting low-income families.
Commercial Bike Shops
Burlingame
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“We have helpful personnel, offer the best selection of bicycles in the Bay Area, and fantastic on-site repair departments.”
(650) 343-8483
http://www.summitbicycles.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off accessories, clothing, parts and non-sale bicycles (not including components).
Campbell
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Rentals: Camping, Ski/Snowboard, Triathlon Wetsuits, Demo Tennis Racquets, Demo Bike Wheels and Saddles, Demo Mountain Bikes, Bike Travel CasesService: Bike, Ski/Snowboard, Tennis
(408) 899-5783
https://shop.sportsbasement.com/pages/store-campbell/
* Sign up as a Basementeer to get 10% off everything in the store, plus choose Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition as your recipient organization to have 10% of your purchase donated to SVBC.
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“Proudly representing Specialized and Electra bikes and accessories.”
Phone: (408) 378-4636
Website: http://www.wheelaway.com/
Cupertino
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Trail Head Cyclery specializes in Mountain Bikes but also has other bikes and bike parts. It is a full service bike shop.
https://www.trailheadcyclery.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off accessories, clothing and parts.
Los Altos
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“For over 34 years, The Bicycle Outfitter and its staff have been committed to introducing customers to the sport of cycling. Whether a customer is a racer, weekend rider, or just looking for a bike for their child, our store goal has been to accommodate all riders of all types.”
Phone: (650) 948-8092
Website: http://bicycleoutfitter.com/
*SVBC Members get 10% off accessories and clothing.
Los Gatos
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“Mike’s Bikes is located in the heart of downtown Los Gatos and is surrounded by some of the best cycling in the Bay Area. Visit our shop for the widest selection of Specialized, Santa Cruz, Orbea, Raleigh, Electra, Creme and NS bikes. Whatever terrain suits you best, we have the road bike, mountain bike, kids bike, or electric bike for you. If you just need a tune-up, our bike techs have you covered. Check out our calendar of events for group rides leaving from our shop or the South Bay.”
Phone: (408) 402-5550
Website: http://mikesbikes.com/contact/mikes-bikes-of-los-gatos-pg646.htm
* SVBC Members get 15% off accessories.
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“We have helpful personnel, offer the best selection of bicycles in the Bay Area, and fantastic on-site repair departments.”
Phone: (408) 399-9142
Website: http://www.summitbicycles.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off accessories, clothing, parts and non-sale bicycles (not including components).
Menlo Park
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“Bicycle Sales – Specialized, Breezer, Raliegh, Simcoe
Complete line of Adult and kids bikes
Full Service on all makes
Rentals – Road and City bikes”
Phone: (650) 327-5137
Website: http://menlovelobicycles.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off accessories and 5% bicycle and road & mountain bike rentals.
Morgan Hill
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Bike Therapy is a family-owned, community-focused, independent retailer focused on finding the right bicycle for every rider between the ages of 2 and 99. The only full-service bike shop in Morgan Hill, we sell bikes of every variety (road, mountain, gravel, e-bike, commuter, etc.) and all maintenance and repair, as well as apparel, tires, and all associated accessories and gear for riders of all sizes. We offer a Trade-Up program when you buy a kid’s bike from us: trade it in within a two year window and we’ll give you a credit of half what you paid towards your new bike. Cyclists gather for many weekly rides and events, in non-pandemic times!
Phone/Text: 669-888-3882
Website: http://www.ridemorganhill.com
See us on social media: @ridemorganhill
Palo Alto
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“We carry nearly every type of bike. You will find not only the latest 29er hard-tail and full-suspension mountain bikes from brands like Scott, Giant and Santa Cruz but also an array of entry-level to high-end road bikes from Felt, Giant and Scott. In addition we carry an enormous amount of kids bikes from Diamondback, Felt, Giant, Marin and Scott, as well as beach cruisers from Electra, Felt and Marin. We also have trained Fit specialists on staff to ensure that your new ride is setup to compliment your body for a custom ride feel that you can enjoy on long rides for years to come.”
Phone: (650) 853-3000
Website: http://bikeconnection.net/index.cfm
* SVBC Members get 10% off everything except sale items.
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“Mike’s Bikes is located in downtown Palo Alto near Stanford University and is surrounded by some of the best cycling in the South Bay. Visit our shop for the widest selection of Specialized, Santa Cruz, Orbea, Raleigh, Electra, Creme and NS bikes. Whatever terrain suits you best, we have the road bike, mountain bike, kids bike, or electric bike for you. If you just need a tune-up, our bike techs have you covered. Check out our calendar of events for group rides leaving from our shop or the South Bay area.”
Phone: (650) 858-57700
Website: http://mikesbikes.com/contact/palo-alto-pg50.htm
* SVBC Members get 15% off accessories
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Palo Alto Bicycles has a long history of being a progressive, innovative, and successful retailer. The shop was established in 1930 and is still owned by the founding family. Palo Alto Bicycles offered one of the first cycling mail-order catalogs in the early 70’s (our last catalog was sent out in 1987). Long before Tom Ritchey was the famous “Tom Ritchey,” he built frames for our shop that were sold in our catalog. Greg Lemond credits us with being his first sponsor and helping to start him on the path to winning three Tour de Frances in the 1980’s. We were also instrumental in launching Clif Bar, the energy food company!
Phone: (650) 328-7411
Website: http://www.paloaltobicycles.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off accessories, clothing and parts.
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“Services we provide:
Physical Therapy
Bike Fitting
Physical Therapy Bike Fit
Running & Cycling Efficiency Analysis”
Phone: (650) 260-4743
Website: http://revolutionsinfitness.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off all services.
Redwood City
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Phone: (650) 366-7130
Website: http://www.chainreaction.com/
* 5% of all member purchases are donated to SVBC.
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https://shop.sportsbasement.com/blogs/stores/redwood-city
* Sign up as a Basementeer to get 10% off everything in the store, plus choose Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition as your recipient organization to have 10% of your purchase donated to SVBC.
San Jose
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“Come see us at Bicycle Express. We are located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, near San Jose State University. We are a family owned and operated business that spans three generations worth of quality service and have been located in downtown San Jose for over 20 years. Being in the business as long as we have, we know that our customers want to be sure they are getting the best prices and the best service possible, so we want to invite you to come in and experience our quality repair service and friendly atmosphere here at Bicycle Express.”
Phone: (408) 998-1618
Website: http://bicycleexpress.net/
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Calabazas Cyclery carries Mountain Bikes from Cannondale, Raleigh and GT. Road bikes from Cannondale, Masi and Raleigh. Dirt Jumpers from GT, Haro, and Black Market. And BMX Race Bikes from Redline, GT, and Haro. Freestyle bikes from Fit, Cult, Haro, Premium, S&M, and more. We have the biggest selection of BMX bikes and always the best service located in San Jose, CA.
Phone: (408) 366-2453
Website: http://www.calabazas.com/
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“Sales of Specialized and Giant Bikes One of the largest BMX in San Jose Servicing any and all types of bikes”
Phone: (408) 251-9110
Website: http://www.fastbicycleshop.com/
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“Hyland Family Bicycles is a family owned and operated bicycle shop, located in Willow Glen. We have a great selection of bikes for the whole family, from Trek, Giant, Liv, Electra, Pure Cycles, Subrosa, We The People, Cult and more!”
Hours: Tues – Sat 9-6, Thurs 9 – 8pm, Sun 11-5 Sun
Phone: (408) 269-2300
Website: www.hylandbikes.com
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“Upshift carries a wide range of commuter and recreational bikes to entry-level road and high-end racing bikes. Upshift also strives to meet the needs of women cyclists with bikes, apparel, and accessories designed to fit the female form.For those new to cycling, we’ll help assess your needs and goals, then help select the bike that’s perfect for you. Our certified bike fitters will make sure you’re ready to roll with a custom fit, and we’ll help you maintain your bike for the long haul. For the more experienced cyclists, we have a superb maintenance department with Di2-certified mechanics to keep your bike performing at its peak.”
Phone: (408) 244-8356
Website: https://www.upshiftsj.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off accessories, clothing, in-stock bicycles and parts
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“Mike’s Bikes of San Jose is located in the heart of Willow Glen and is surrounded by some of the best cycling in the Bay Area. Specialized, Santa Cruz, Orbea, Raleigh, Electra, Creme and NS bikes. Whatever terrain suits you best, we have the road bike, mountain bike, kids bike, or electric bike for you. If you just need a tune-up, our bike techs have you covered. Check out our calendar of events for rides leaving from our shop or the South Bay.”
Phone: (408) 295-2453
Website: http://mikesbikes.com/about/mikes-bikes-of-san-jose-pg1030.htm
* SVBC Members get 15% off accessories and parts
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“We have helpful personnel, offer the best selection of bicycles in the Bay Area, and fantastic on-site repair departments.”
Phone: (408) 264-2453
Website: http://www.summitbicycles.com/
* SVBC Members get 10% off accessories, clothing, parts and non-sale bicycles (not including components).
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“Excellent customer service and a wide selection of bicycles and bicycle accessories. From road bikes to mountain bikes, from kid’s bikes and specialty bikes and other items, we have something for everyone. If your bike needs some fine tuning, bring it to us, and we will get it turned around within a day or two. Derailleur, brakes, and suspension, almost nothing is too small or too big for us to handle.”
Phone: (408) 262-4360
Website: www.sunbikeshop.com
San Mateo
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“Cognition Cyclery is an independently owned and operated bicycle store, carrying only the best quality brands and merchandise! We bring with us years of experience in the bicycle industry, including the highest quality bicycle service/repair.”
Phone: (650) 393-5031
Website: www.cognitioncyclery.com
* SVBC Members get 10% off all parts and accessories.
Santa Clara
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“ELV Motors, Inc offers the largest selection of electric bicycles and scooters in Silicon Valley. We also service most makes and models of electric bicycles. In addition we are the area dealer for Biomega bicycles and Montague full size folding bicycles. Established in 2008, we offer employee and fleet discounts as well as 10% off most models for SVBC members.”
Phone: (408) 850-8191
Website: www.elvmotors.com
* SVBC Members get 10% off most models
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“We carry a huge selection from folding and electric bikes to mountain and road bikes. We are open 7 days a week and have a quick turn around for repairs.”
Phone: (408) 249-2848
Website: www.offrampbikes.com
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“We are a local manufacturer with a retail shop for our line of electric bikes, designed and assembled here in Santa Clara.”
Phone: (408) 969-0836
Website: http://vintageelectricbikes.com/
Sunnyvale
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https://www.rei.com/stores/sunnyvale
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Rentals: Hybrid Bikes, Camping, Ski/Snowboard, Triathlon Wetsuits, Demo Tennis Racquets, Demo Bike Wheels and Saddles, Demo Mountain Bikes, Bike Travel Cases
Service: Bike, Ski/Snowboard, Tennis
Phone: (408) 732-0300
Website: https://shop.sportsbasement.com/pages/store-sunnyvale/
* Sign up as a Basementeer to get 10% off everything in the store, plus choose Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition as your recipient organization to have 10% of your purchase donated to SVBC.
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“Walt’s Cycle has been Sunnyvale’s local, family-owned bike shop since 1953. We specialize in family cycles, commuter bikes, kids’ bikes, hardtail mountain bikes, and cruisers, and have one of the largest selections of adult tricycles in the Bay Area. Our full-service repair shop is equipped for everything from a quick flat change to overhauling a vintage road bike. We also offer a wide range of bike parts and accessories, whether you’re a home mechanic needing to replace a component, or a daily rider who needs one more essential. Available seven days a week, our knowledgable and enthusiastic staff is ready to help you find exactly what you need.”
Phone: (408) 739-4287
Website: http://www.waltscycle.com/