Bench Time

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Need to make a fix to your bike, but don't have the tools or knowhow? Stop by our shop to utilize our tools and mechanic's knowledge! As a do-it-together shop, we're here to give you the skills to get you rolling. Get ready to get your hands dirty and learn a thing or two!

Bench time is available to the public every day during regular business hours*, Please use the form below to schedule an appointment for Bench Time.

Rates: Bench time is $15/hr for nonmembers and free for members. (Interested in becoming a member? Learn how here.)

If you are unable to afford bench time, volunteer hours can be converted into bench time.

Please Note: The Street Collective is not a traditional bike shop and will not do tune ups or repairs for you. We are happy to recommend a professional bike shop in the community for those interested in these services.

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Bench Time FAQ

  • Yes, but… The Street Collective is all about alternatives to car travel but we cannot help with motorized vehicles and we cannot perform work on the electrical systems of ebikes. We help with bikes that conform to People for Bikes’s three-class categories:

    • Class 1: These bikes are pedal-assist only and will provide assistance up to 20 mph.

    • Class 2: These bikes have pedal assistance and a throttle which will propel the rider up to 20 mph but no faster.

    • Class 3: These are pedal-assist only but will provide motor assistance up to 28mph.

    Finally, in order to qualify as a low-speed bicycle, ebikes have to have motors that are capable of a maximum output of 750W, have operable pedals, and a maximum speed of 20 mph with input from the throttle only. If your bike is capable of more than 750W or 20 mph output from the throttle, then it’s an e-moto and we can’t help you. Software that limits the motor to legal speeds doesn’t count as making the bike legal, unfortunately.

  • Nope! Our community benches have everything that you need to do most repairs. Some specialized parts, such as hydraulic disc brake systems, will have parts that we do not have on-site and you’ll need to bring those with you. Feel free to call before your appointment and we’ll talk it through with you.

  • Kinda, if “special” means “I don’t mind getting grease on it.” Otherwise, we do require people working at the stands to wear closed-toe shoes.