Bike Farm

Stopped in yesterday, needed a rear wheel because my spokes kept breaking. They initially didn’t have one that fit but we kept looking and dug out one that was close enough.
With some help, tools and direction from the crew there I was able to swap out my free wheel and put the used wheel on my bike. It took less than 45 minutes and cost $ 28. A new wheel installed at a shop starts at around $ 100 so I was thrilled. Will definitely stop by again

Bike Farm is a great place to save a LOT of money on bike maintenance and repair, and learn how your bike works! The volunteers are awesome, helpful, friendly folks who care about helping you learn how your bike works and want you to have a good experience. Yay Bike Farm!

I got into a little accident after buying a used bike on Craigslist, so I was recommended to stop by the Bike Farm to fix it up. This was the first time I ever tried to mess with my bike on my own, and the volunteers were really patient and eager to help me however they could. I learned a lot by actually doing the work myself. It turned out my bike needed extensive repairs, so I ended up buying a used bike from the farm and relegating my old one to be a project bike. The bike I bought was one that had been donated and the Bike Farm fixed up for sale. It was in perfect condition and they helped me pick one out that suited my needs (a commuter bike bound by a budget). Best part is the purchase came with a free month of Bike Farm membership! Unlimited stand time for a whole month for my project bike! The volunteers here were so great and helpful. For some of the repairs, they did simply explain and let me watch (like bending the steel fork into place) as that was too difficult for someone without experience, but I learned so many other things hands on at the farm. Totally recommend.

I got all these brake and gear shifter cables and shit fixed for $ 17 dollars and there were many dudes in there that weren’t posturing and bloated on macho bike knowledge so I sort of got that feeling you get when you’re at the doctor as a preteen and they touch your skin and your spine shivers with appreciation. LOVED IT! I will be returning as soon as my bike gives me shit again.

If you own a bike that needs to be cleaned, tuned-​up, or fixed, and you are interested in LEARNING HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF (or you already know how, but need the tools/​space), then BIKE FARM is the place for you!
Centrally located in Portland (just a few blocks from the Rose Quarter and Lloyd Center Mall), they are 100% non-​profit and mission driven:
«Bike Farm aims to provide a space where people can learn about the bicycle and build community around promoting sustainable transportation»
Anyone that wants to learn about bicycles & bike maintenance/​repair, fix their own bike, practice working on the shop’s bikes (which they sell to the public at affordable prices), and/​or just meet other bike enthusiasts are welcome to come.
The best part is that it’s REALLY affordable! It’s only $ 5/​hr (includes use of all the tools and advice/​teaching from their volunteer experts), but those that use it more than a few times a year it’s probably a better deal to just get a membership ($ 20/​mo, $ 35/​6mo, $ 60/​yr, $ 200 for lifetime), plus you can feel good knowing that all the proceeds go right back into continuing the Bike Farm mission.

Bike Farm! What isn’t there to say. Wonderfully located in Northeast Portland, it’s more than a haven for me.
It being a place that teaches rather than preaches, has been real nice for me. Being able to learn about my bicycle by doing is something I appreciate very much. The patience of all of the volunteers is amazing. They are all above average people, ready and able to help with whatever I am attempting to tackle on any given day.
The prices for what they do sell are really inexpensive, their membership for stand time is a great deal, I don’t think it can be beat. If I don’t want to be bothered they leave me be, if I need help they are there, it’s perfect!
The experience for me is a spiritual one, just me, my bike, all the tools I can ever ask for and volunteers, willing to help any way they can. I can’t thank the volunteers enough!
Thanks Bike Farm!

This is a wonderful resource that everyone should know about. I was referred here by someone working at the Community Cycling Center where I picked up a used bike in need of some TLC. Rather than have CCC fix it up for a couple hundred dollars, I bought the parts I needed for $ 30 and headed to the Bike Farm to learn how to install them myself.
All I knew about bikes was that they had two wheels and occasionally exploded with no provocation; but the folks at the Bike Farm were welcoming and supportive of my willingness to learn. They’re really good about showing you what you need to do, but letting you work through the process of actually doing it. Plus they have a ton of recycled parts for cheap — no $ 40 fenders for me, thanks.
Since I had a laundry list of repairs/​modifications I opted for the $ 20 one-​month pass. That meant I could get unlimited stand time (which is great for a beginner figuring things out and moving slowly) and I could come back for additional help. In all, going from zero to functioning bike commuter cost me less than $ 300.
So to recap: Support local, grassroots, community-​based, learning. Recycle some bike parts. Save money. Have fun. Learn a lot and feel confident that your bike will get you there without exploding.

I came in with a bike, a new chain and rear cassette and brake pads in a box. 1 – 2 hours later I rode out with all new things attached, old things properly disposed of and they sold me correct pads to replace the incorrect ones I was sold previously. $ 10 total amount spent and I was taught how to do it for next time. Thanks Steve, Diana and bike farm, you are legit!
1 guy was essentially helping 3 or 4 walk in folks at once whilst manning the counter, great job Steve. I’ll be back and hope to help keep this thing going by volunteering or otherwise.

Love this shop, and now they’ve got so much more space in their new location! Always friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and welcoming.

Bike Farm is the best. It’s a 100% volunteer run nonprofit so everyone is there because they are passionate about Bike Farm. The hours are a little wonky right now because of the recent move and unfortunate fire.
Bike Farm is not a bike shop. They will not fix your bike. What they do is teach you how to fix your bike. Staying true to the old adage, give man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for life. It would cost me thousands of dollars to stock all the tools I need to do everything on my bike, so it’s great that they have almost everything here.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that bike maintenance always takes longer than expected. I came in my first time to do some tune up work and was just going to pay the $ 5/​hr rate. After two hours I realized I need to just get a membership.
Drop-​in rate: $ 5.00 per hour (no membership required)
Month Membership: $ 20.00
Six month Membership: $ 35.00
Year Membership: $ 60.00
At first I got the 6 month membership, but between my three bikes, I opted for the one year when the 6 months were up.
There’s always at least one head mechanic on staff who really knows his/​her stuff and usually another person or two that is very proficient as well. They have a wide selection of very affordable used gear and a smaller selection of new stuff that is really just the essentials like locks and lights. With this new location though, they might be expanding their inventory. It’s been years since I’ve needed to go to a bike shop for anything so Bike Farm has saved me so much money.

If you like co-​ops and your bicycle you should follow this business! They were in the process of moving into a new building but a fire has created quite the set back. The bike farm has taught me so much about my bike and shown me how to maintain it myself! My roomate and I once basically rebuilt both our bikes for under $ 50 and tuned them! Check them out and be on the look out for their better than ever shop! Also they are the most non-​judgmental group you will ever work with. LGBTQA friendly, clueless girly girls to the experienced bike mechanic looking for readily available tools, all are welcome and accepted.

Come here to work on your bike for super cheap, to buy a used bike, or to meet cool bikey people and do bikey things with them. Mechanics will guide you through the process of fixing your steed if you don’t have much experience.
LOVE.

I absolutely loved this place while I was living in the city. As someone who knew practically nothing about how to maintain her bike (and I had a pretty terrible one besides), I learned how to replace and clean practically everything on there. A complete overhaul for something like $ 50 all together, and this includes used parts I purchased, replacing the cables, hours of labor that was totally engrossing and fun.
The volunteers are really nice, capable folks, and the patrons are also willing to jump in and help if you need anything. This is such an incredible resource that everyone with a bike should take advantage of. Or, stop by and buy one.

Great place to work on your bike using their tools, stand, etc while receiving advice and assistance from their volunteer experts. I learned a lot about my bike from these guys. Bring cookies or some other treats for a discount.

This place is refreshingly LGBTQ friendly and a great resource for the NE to wrench in a supportive and productive environment!