DIY (do-it-yourself) repair provides you with the tools, space and parts to do your own repairs and projects. It is great way to learn about bikes, develop your mechanical skills and save money, so long as you are motivated to do your own work. We only give very limited, hands-off guidance for DIY repairs.

DIT (do-it-together) repairs are for anyone wanting to learn about bike mechanics and work on their own bike, but need assistance. We can give you a little bit of help, or a lot of help, depending on what you need, but you are expected to be directly involved.

DIY has a suggested hourly rate, but is on a sliding scale. You can choose to pay a bit more or a bit less depending on ability.

Standard recommended rates:

• $10/hour (members) & $20/hour (non-members)

DIT has a suggested hourly rate, but is on a sliding scale. You can choose to pay a bit more or a bit less depending on ability and how much assistance you receive.

Standard recommended rates:

• $20/hour (members) & $30/hour (non-members)

Parts cost extra.

Time is charged to the nearest half hour increment and is paid when you leave.

Patrons with appointments for DIY/DIT work are prioritized. You can book an appointment here. Please book only one DIY space per day. Walk-ins are allowed if there’s enough space, at the discretion of our volunteers. You may need to wait or come back another day if we are busy and you don’t have an appointment.

DIY means you do the work yourself. You should either be familiar with the repairs you need and how to do them, or, be motivated to learn independently, and willing to put in the time required to do it. If you need more than very limited assistance, please consider DIT repair.

Volunteers provide limited hands-off guidance for DIY repairs, but will not do the work for you. They can show you where to find tools and parts, give cursory help assessing your bike, and point you towards useful resources for necessary repairs.

We have a wide range of general and bike specific tools. Each workbench has the most commonly used tools. You will need to ask to use more specialized tools (alignment, taps, etc.). Always ask for help if you’re unsure how to use tools correctly. We are not responsible for damage caused by their misuse.

DIY appointments are currently 1 hour, though you may be able to stay longer if space and time allow. You are responsible for finishing your work in the time available and cleaning up before you go. We cannot store personal bikes at our shops.

We have a wide selection of used parts and a limited selection of essential new parts. We can usually provide parts to make most bikes safe and functional, but they may not match, be in nice visual shape, etc.

Hydraulic brake bleeding and work on gas engines are not allowed. Some types of work (using some cutting tools, for example) is only allowed with supervision. Ask in advance if you’re unsure.

The Park Tool Repair website provides an excellent, comprehensive, and free resource to help with repairs, from the simplest adjustments to the most technical installations.

For older bikes (e.g. 90s and earlier), Sheldon Brown’s website also offers an invaluable resource.

Youtube is another excellent resource if you’re a visual learner, and for troubleshooting more specialized issues, though of course not all advice on Youtube is trustworthy.

The Edmonton Public Library also has many books on bikes and bike repair. Bike Edmonton has many repair guidebooks which you are welcome to use at our shops.