Our Mission: Serving the community while
inspiring people to learn the art of bicycle repair.
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Location: 3961 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA MAP
Volunteer days are back, in a new format! They're the second and fourth Saturdays, on a smaller scale. See our Eventbrite site at bikex.eventbrite.com for details and to RSVP. Grab your spot and join in on the wrenching for good! See the event calendar for more events and volunteer days.
Donate bicycles and parts by appointment. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and details of what you have. We have specific drop-off times on Wednesday and Friday and other times by special arrangement. We'll let you know if we have a need for your items and get you drop-off details.
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange is a Section 501c(3) non-profit organization.
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Double Your Donation with our 2022 Board Match Fundraiser
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- Written by Lucy Lucy
- Published: 10 November 2022 10 November 2022
From now through Friday, November 25, 2022, make a monetary gift to BikeX and your contribution will be matched by the Board during our first-ever Board Match!
Read more: Double Your Donation with our 2022 Board Match Fundraiser
Why We Save
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- Written by Dave Fork Dave Fork
- Published: 08 November 2022 08 November 2022
2023 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange.
Our volunteers deserve credit for our extraordinary accomplishments. We have donated over 8000 bicycles while being consistently cash flow positive.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Awards Andrew Yee, Our ED, Bike Professional of the Year
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 12 October 2022 12 October 2022
Beep beep!
You hear that?
It's a rare toot of our own horn.
We're super proud to announce that Andrew Yee, our Executive Director, our first-ever employee (and one of only two) has been recognized for his leadership and accomplishments by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.
Read more: Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Awards Andrew Yee, Our ED, Bike Professional of the Year
Featured Volunteer: Chris Jasper
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 09 October 2022 09 October 2022
This month we're pleased to introduce our featured volunteer, Chris Jasper.
Chris is a local boy from the suburbs of San Jose. As a kid, He found love for a bike at a young age, as it provided fun and transportation to school, sports, and hanging out with friends.
Help Keep Our Donated Bikes and Recipients Safe
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- Written by Lucy Lucy
- Published: 04 October 2022 04 October 2022
Everyone at BikeX knows about the bicycles we repair and distribute. This, of course, has been the primary focus of the organization since its founding. The growth and success of BikeX have allowed us to expand our focus to other bike-related accessories, including bicycle locks, helmets, and lights, which we supply to many of our partners alongside the bikes themselves.
Bike Donations Update from Board Member Lucy Hsu
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- Written by Lucy Lucy
- Published: 05 July 2022 05 July 2022
(This is the kick-off entry of an occasional column by our board member and treasurer on matters related to Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange's bike donations to those in need.)
As we reach the midpoint of the year, it would be useful to take a look at our bike donations for 2022.
BikeX, Live in Peace and Turning Wheels for Kids Team to Repair Bikes in East Palo Alto
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 04 July 2022 04 July 2022
On June 4, Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange joined Turning Wheels for Kids' (TWFK) bicycle repair day in East Palo Alto to repair over thirty bikes.
BikeX brought a big team of volunteers including Dave Kamp, Jim Lentfer, Etienne Grossman, Peter and Charlie Schwartz, and Sava Iliev.
Read more: BikeX, Live in Peace and Turning Wheels for Kids Team to Repair Bikes in East Palo Alto
Featured Bicycle: 1977 Austro Daimler SL Road Bike
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 02 June 2022 02 June 2022
This month's featured bike is a 1977 Austro Daimler (AD) restored by another master mechanic named John, but this time it's John G.
The bike was donated by the original owner, Michael W., an acquaintance of John. Michael purchased the bike in a small town near Boston just after graduating from MIT. Michael, an experienced cyclist, subsequently put thousands of commute and recreational miles on the bike while living in Massachusetts and elsewhere.
Read more: Featured Bicycle: 1977 Austro Daimler SL Road Bike
Featured Volunteer: Rob Kleinschmidt
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- Written by Roger Conley Smith Roger Conley Smith
- Published: 02 June 2022 02 June 2022
The BikeX Volunteer of the Month for June is Rob Kleinschmidt. A native of Buffalo, NY who moved to California 50 years ago, Rob is a retired software engineer, motorcycle enthusiast, and seasoned Bike Exchange Volunteer. He's got several interesting vehicles, including a motorcycle with a sidecar, a Ford Transit Connect converted into a camper, and of course a cool bicycle or two, including a GT LTS-2 full suspension mountain bike.
Rob joined us in 2005 and has been making an impact ever since, including doing our bookkeeping before 2020. Read on to learn a little bit more about Rob and his interests in all things two-wheeled!
Join BikeX: Summer Volunteer and Part-Time Opportunities
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 08 May 2022 08 May 2022
Are you a student looking for a rewarding, educational internship or part-time summer job? The Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange has volunteer opportunities and part-time paid positions available for this summer, and hopefully beyond.
Read more: Join BikeX: Summer Volunteer and Part-Time Opportunities