Question 1

What programs does The Common Wheel offer beyond bike sales and repair?

Accepted Answer

The Common Wheel runs several community programs including Earn-a-Bike (for youth aged 9-18), Queers & Gears (an LGBTQ+ affinity group in partnership with the Hellbenders Collective), and Adult Mechanics Classes on a sliding scale basis. The shop also offers stand rental times at its Reservoir Park location where customers can work on their own bikes with guidance from skilled staff.

Question 2

Is The Common Wheel a nonprofit, and what is its mission?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The Common Wheel is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization registered in Pennsylvania. Founded in 2014 by Brad Copeland and Chris Caldwell, the shop's mission is to transform the Lancaster community through the power of bicycles, focusing on empowerment, community, diversity, and sustainability.

Question 3

Does The Common Wheel sell refurbished bikes in addition to new ones?

Accepted Answer

The shop carries new bikes from Brooklyn Bicycle Company, Public Bikes, and Marin Bikes at its Queen Street Community Center & Shop location (324 North Queen Street). The Common Wheel also stocks fully refurbished bikes at reasonable prices, with all purchases supporting the organization's programming.

Question 4

Where are The Common Wheel's two locations, and what services does each offer?

Accepted Answer

The shop operates a Bike Shop and Community Center at 324 North Queen Street and a co-op at 701 East King Street in Reservoir Park (also called The Pumphouse). Both locations offer classes; the Reservoir Park location also provides stand rental times for customers to work on their own bikes under staff guidance.

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