Our mission
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Back2Bike’s mission is to provide bike training services, and bike recycling for the local community. It will take the form of a social enterprise, and do the following:
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Provide training for volunteers
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Provide training courses in bike maintenance
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Accept bike donations for recycling
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Provide affordable bike servicing
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Recycle bikes as affordable transport
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Provide bikes for people with special needs
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Provide bikes for needy people
Sales
We sell ready to ride bikes
We have new and used parts
Our donated bikes are rebuilt and sold back to the community. We have all sorts of bikes for women, mens and children. This includes buddy & classic bikes.
"“When I got the bike I must have been the happiest boy in Liverpool, maybe the world.”
–John Lennon
We are the go to place for Buddy Bikes
The Buddy Bike® is the alternative inline tandem bicycle (bicycle for two) that places the stoker (smaller rider) in the front seat while the rear rider controls the steering. The Buddy Bike has a lower front seat so both riders can safely enjoy the view. It is shorter in length than a typical tandem, making it easier to store and transport...(more)
We are the go to place for Classic Bikes
We service, provide TLC to restore your bike to its former glory and have a large range of spare parts at reasonable prices...(more)
Volunteering
We love our volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of back2bikes
Most volunteers want to come and work on bikes. We welcome volunteers to the workshop, there are no pre-requisites other than a love of bikes and a willingness to learn. There are also non-workshop activities that we need help with. Come along to 525 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne (see opening days) and talk to our manager Mark or call on 0416 988 516. Or just complete the volunteer form and we will be in touch... (More)
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Servicing
We service bikes
service prices, cheaper than most local bike shops with the personal touch (Parts are not included, but our prices are reasonable)
Standard
$60
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Check/Adjust brakes and gears
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Check hubs for wear/play
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Remove/Clean/Oil Chain
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Clean Rear Cassette
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Check tyre pressure
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Lube derailleurs
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Check bolts tight on- cranks, headset, wheels and bottom bracket
Full
$120
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Same as standard plus...
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Check wheels are true
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Clean and re-grease wheel bearings
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Clean and re-grease headset
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Clean and re-grease bottom bracket
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Clean and re-grease seatpost & clamps
Extras
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Puncture repair: $20
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Replace cable: $10
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Fit rack: $10
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New spokes: $3 ea
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True wheel: $15
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Assemble bike: $50
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Wheel building: $50
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Frame swap: $120+
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Assemble and check an imported bike
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Swap components from one frame to another
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Assemble a bike to order from our parts
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Paint an old (eg steel) frame to your order
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"Once again THANKYOU so much for servicing our school bikes - The students gain so many skills within our bike ed. program, and always enjoy the challenge of the bike camps"
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Craig -Port Phillip Specialist School
Classes
We have great courses at back2bikes
workshop in
Port Melbourne
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Mike King
Course Leader
"You guys are the bomb. I have reconnected with my bike again"
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Melita - Maintenance Workshop attendee
- 6 week bike maintenance course - All
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- 6 week bike maintenance course- Women
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- 3 week bike building course
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- Regular Womens night
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For upcoming courses and bookings go to our "fix your bike" Meetup page
Videos - learn how
There are plenty of videos on You Tube, but not all of them are right
These videos are recommended
Bike Assessment Basics . Buying a bike?
Here a few things to look for.
Cleaning the gears and see
your bike go much faster!!!
Working on a bike .
Getting your bike running well.