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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Bicycle Exchange is Hiring!
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- Written by Dave, Lucy, Roger and Bruce Dave, Lucy, Roger and Bruce
- Published: 27 March 2024 27 March 2024
Bicycle Exchange has opened three paid staff positions to work with its hundreds of volunteers. The vast majority of our work repairing bicycles to donate, holding community bicycling events and working with external partners is done by our volunteers. However a few full-time and part-time staff members work with the volunteers to support them and make sure all necessary tasks get done. We're looking for applicants for part-time positions in program management, volunteer coordination and sales. Read on to learn more about these positions and how to apply.
2023 Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange Wrap-Up
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- Written by Dave, Lucy, Roger, Bruce and Andrew Dave, Lucy, Roger, Bruce and Andrew
- Published: 06 February 2024 06 February 2024
It’s a bit hard to believe that another year has come and gone, but 2024 is here. 2023 was another tremendously productive year for BikeX, and it was a big team effort. We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our volunteers, donors, partners, and champions for your support to continue teaching the art of bicycle repair, reduce the waste stream, and provide meaningful transportation to folks in our community.
2023 by the numbers
- 884 bikes donated (including 222 as-is donations)
- 400+ bikes repaired off-site
- 342 locks,150 helmets, and 131 light sets donated
- 161 homework projects completed
- 645 bikes sold
- 133 events
- ~600 volunteers contributed a total of >11,000 volunteer hours
- $100,000 raised for the BikeX Building Fund
Bike of the Month: 1966 Schwinn Varsity, Restored by Cap'n Jonny
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- Written by Cap'n Jonny Cap'n Jonny
- Published: 06 February 2024 06 February 2024
Recently, Cap'n Jonny brought home a 36.6 pound gold 1966 Schwinn Varsity with roached paint to use as a base for a weight weenie build he was anxious to try. In the end he just put it on a diet and did some strength training. Read about his process in his tale below.
Read more: Bike of the Month: 1966 Schwinn Varsity, Restored by Cap'n Jonny
BikeX's Fourth Annual Silent Auction Is Live!
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 15 December 2023 15 December 2023
Back again for the holidays, BikeX is holding a Silent Auction Fundraiser! It's our fourth annual fundraiser, and it's better than ever with a wide variety of prizes.
We’ve got something for everyone.
Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future for Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange
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- Written by Roger Conley Smith Roger Conley Smith
- Published: 13 December 2023 13 December 2023
As we approach the year-end, we at Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange (SVBE) are reflecting on the remarkable impact we've had in 2023 and setting our sights on even greater achievements in 2024.
Read more: Join Us in Building a Sustainable Future for Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange
Midpeninsula Post Shines Its Light on BikeX
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 10 November 2023 10 November 2023
The Palo Alto-based Midpeninsula Post stopped by BikeX during our Bike Swap to see
Featured Volunteer: Bruce Hildenbrand
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 09 November 2023 09 November 2023
Our featured volunteer this month is Bruce Hildenbrand. Bruce is the only SVBE volunteer who has served for as long as Dave Fork.
Featured Bike: Raleigh Record Flat Bar Commuter Bike
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- Written by Cap'n Jonny Cap'n Jonny
- Published: 02 November 2023 02 November 2023
Cap'n Jonny is back at it again and beautifully restored an old Raleigh and turned it into a nice flat bar commuter. Read about his process in his tale below.
Read more: Featured Bike: Raleigh Record Flat Bar Commuter Bike
Featured Volunteer: Samuel Spal
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- Written by Andrew Y Andrew Y
- Published: 28 September 2023 28 September 2023
Our featured volunteer this month is the young chef Sam Spal, who currently is in Germany but spent many hours this year in our shop.
Featured Bike: 1958 Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix
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- Written by Cap'n Jonny Cap'n Jonny
- Published: 28 September 2023 28 September 2023
Cap'n Jonny is back with another impressive restoration, and this one is available for anyone as impressed as us, and the sale will support our bike donations! Read on to learn more about this classic vintage bike.