This is the way bike repair should be! The Davis Bike Collective lets you fix your own bike, while supplying the tools (some bike tools are incredibly specific and price, so it's nice not to have to amass my own collection), and experienced volunteers to guide you for $5 an hour. There are also used parts available. This means that I've done repairs that would cost in excess of $100 for $5-20. read more

Davis Bike Collective - The sign welcoming people. Note: this is an older pic, so the hours are not accurate. - Bike Repair/Maintenance Near Me - Davis, California

Similar to The Bike Kitchen in San Francisco. Volunteer run, super friendly staff. I come by a few times every several months when visiting my son in school. read more

This place ROCKS. Mike and the whole team are super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and patient even when overwhelmed with the business of getting UC Davis college students back on the road after a mechanical problem, inexpensively replacing a stolen bike, or just listening. My daughter's cheaply made bike rear hub was blown up, the axle bent, and the bearings dry...found a way to get the bike back on the road. If you live here - well worth stopping by. They are a legit non-profit, do your daily fee ($5...so cheap) to use their tools....or $50 to build up a bike is so well worth it..and your money definitely helps others...I saw at least three others back on the road because of their parts, experience, and care. HIGHLY recommended!! read more

Excellent service and everyone so friendly and the guy who works there amazing and the work is so good

I have always loved this place! If you're working on an older bike rest assured they will likely have parts for it. Friendly staff (only once from 100+ visits was one a little grouchy - and maybe me too ). Recommend 100% read more

Quick, helpful, reasonable, friendly. Can't recommend highly enough for inspections and repairs

Very helpful. Just be prepared to fix your bike with guidance. You can buy some parts there too.

Came here to fix the front brake on my bike that hasn't been working for a year (couldn't fix it sooner thanks to school), and I was aided in swapping half of the brake out for a new one. The volunteer assisting me was very kind and walked me through the process of fixing my bike. It felt amazing to be able to help in fixing my own bike. They only said I had to pay $5-$10 but I paid $20 to support the business. Would definitely come here again! read more

Davis Bike Collective is an amazing local spot with friendly and helpful people and unbeatable prices. You can use any tool imaginable and get expert help. Highly recommend read more

Definitely a great place to visit if you need to work on your bike. They've got tools for you to use and have a fantastic selection of parts for you to buy if you need it. Extremely convenient since you can buy the part and get taught how to put it on your bike correctly. Prices are some of the best in Davis, especially since many of the bike specialty stores downtown tend to rise their prices up knowing that most people will flock there when their bike needs a part. The volunteers and bike ministers are very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended. Will come again! read more

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I went there because my crank bearings were worn out on my bike. They had all the tools that I needed to do the job plus they were very knowledgeable on what to do. They had a sealed bearing system I used instead. Kitty was a great help and very nice. I ended up changing a tire and my front brake cable too. I will go there again. read more

My bike broke down, and when I went to a nearby store to get the parts I needed the total came out to be around 50-60bucks! And the guy who works at the store said he can put the parts in for me for another 10. I was just a college student, so that's a pretty hectic price! However, my friend recommended me to check out Bike Forth. I am so glad I did because not only you get used bike parts for really cheap, but you also can learn how to fix your bike yourself! The staff here is really helpful and patient. And they even teach you how to fix your bike and what kind of tools you need etc. And the price is really reasonable too! You can rent the tools hourly for pretty cheap price (I forgot how much) and the parts you find here are probably the cheapest you can find anywhere. I fixed my bike for a total of 12bucks! So I biked to the other store I went to and returned the parts I bought haha. Definitely recommended! Location can be inconvenient, if your bike broke down and you don't have a car. read more

Great place to work on your bike. Friendly people and great knowledge. Helped me learn to fix my bike. But you will need to spend quite a bit of time here to learn and troubleshoot. read more

The Davis Bike Collective at Bike 4th is a great place to learn how to repair and upgrade your bike. They have a large selection of parts (frames, wheels, components) and partially built bicycles if you prefer to build your own ride. The prices are very reasonable and the volunteers are an invaluable source of information and assistance. I highly recommend stopping by and checking them out. read more

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They seem to be doing good work, but the guy in there was super grumpy, dismissive, and unhelpful! The bike church in Santa Cruz does the same work, but with people who care about bikes and want to help you. It's a shame Davis can't have something similar. read more

It's a great place to learn how to fix your own bike!

I like this place and the concept behind it. Volunteers are friendly and the prices are very reasonable for used parts. My problem was that it was too busy for them to really spend time helping me troubleshoot a repeating problem, so I gave up and went to a costly bike shop (which, for the record, didn't fix it successfully either). Can bikes be lemons? Overall it's been a positive experience with my teens able to fix their bikes at a rate I can afford. read more

Awesome place to swing by and repair your bike. Their part selection is great, and I've had no issue finding the parts I need to repair my bike. read more

Bike Forth is a Davis treasure. The volunteers are super friendly and knowledgeable, and the community spirit is alive and well! They'll teach you how to fix up your bike, give you pointers if you already know what you're doing, or help you pick out a used bike that will work for you. I have done repairs several times here and it is always a good experience. read more

Go there if you want to: -access all the fancy tools for your own bike maintenance and repair -find used parts for cheap -piece together a beautiful beater bike for cruising to and from campus -give money, supplies, or volunteer time to a good cause -be a good person and save the planet -get greasy! Don't go there if you don't want to: -spend some time figuring out what to do -try to find the right used part -meet good people who save the planet -get greasy! I have been to the shop just a handful of times, but I'm really glad it exists. They have a great supply of tools and the more experienced volunteers can be a big help. I have trued wheels, replaced a seatpost, front fork, and rear wheel, and done some minor tune-ups. One of the volunteers found a rear reflector for my seatpost when I wasn't even thinking about it. They definitely care about keeping cyclists safe and on the road. On the downside, the shop can be really busy at times. There is almost always room to work, but I've had to take turns getting help from someone who knows what they're doing. It might take a minute to get someone's attention when you first get there. Finding the right part is also hit-or-miss, but I'm sure they could help you find what you need online or at another local shop. Advice for newcomers: Try to come with a friend who can help you, bring cash, know the hours and allow plenty of time before they close, be respectful of the volunteers and the tools, and consider volunteering if you know how to help. read more