Question 1

What is Community Bikes' mission and who founded it?

Accepted Answer

Community Bikes is a reuse and repair training program founded in 2003 and operated by LITE Initiatives. The shop's mission is to promote bicycles as environmentally friendly alternatives to automobiles and to teach people of all ages, skill levels, and financial backgrounds how to safely maintain, repair, and reuse bikes and equipment.

Question 2

What types of bikes and parts does Community Bikes have available?

Accepted Answer

The shop sells used, refurbished 'ready to ride' bikes, as-is 'project' bicycles for those seeking repair projects, and a full range of used parts and accessories including drivetrain components, wheels, tires, and frames.

Question 3

Does Community Bikes offer repair services or classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Community Bikes offers DIY classes and clinics to teach repair skills, and provides low-cost repair services. The shop also conducts training programs for partner organizations and high schools.

Question 4

Where do the bikes and parts at Community Bikes come from?

Accepted Answer

Most bikes are donated by individuals, though many are also picked up from agencies and businesses including the City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Sheriff, Sonoma County Transit, and local bike shops. For example, REI has donated recalled bikes that volunteers disassemble and inventory for parts.

Question 5

What organizations does Community Bikes collaborate with?

Accepted Answer

Community Bikes partners with the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, Santa Rosa Cycling Club, and serves as a training resource for groups including Catholic Charities, Interlink Self Help Center, and local high schools.

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