Our Mission
The Rusty Spoke Community Bicycle Initiative is a volunteer based organization dedicated to bicycle advocacy in the Phoenix community. The Rusty Spoke's objective is to provide space for DIY (Do It Yourself) bicycle repair and recycling, and to encourage bicycle awareness through education and outreach. Based in downtown Phoenix, the Rusty Spoke is a safe and open space to ensure that all feel welcome.
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The Shop
We have a well-stocked workspace with most, if not all, of the tools that you need to work on your bike. Bikes come in a variety of configurations and we have the tools for pretty much all of them (save a few specialty tools). We also have been known to make improvised tools when needed; just because we don’t have one doesn’t mean we can’t make it work. DIY is encouraged at the Rusty Spoke and we have a few volunteers who specialize in creative ways to fix or modify your bike.
Tools
Crank pullers, metric and standard wrenches, wheel truing stand, socket wrenches, hex key sets, screw drivers, pliers, hacksaws, and more!
Parts and Supplies
Lubricants, brake cables, new and used tubes, new and used tires, various sized rims, road and mountain bike frames, bearings, bottom brackets, and more!
Meet the Crew
Peter
Kind, but elusive.
Dave
IT guy
Bill
Humble superhero, sans the cape. Fan of craft beer, independent movies, and riding his bike anywhere he can.
Richard
Shows up occasionally on Wednesdays. Thinks that cantilever-frame cruisers are the key to happiness. Plays in traffic.
Spencer
Aspiring economist, professional casual bike commuter, amateur home chef. Enjoys board game evenings and late night runs.
This could be you!
Pedal over to the Rusty Spoke to talk to the crew about volunteering.
Donations
Running a successful co-op can get pretty expensive. We currently do not receive much in the way of grants and are almost 100% community-supported. Most of our funding comes from donations given at the shop by the people who use our services; however, given the demographic that we primarily serve not everyone is able to contribute. If you have the means and the desire to help support the Rusty Spoke Community Bicycle Initiative please do by clicking the donate button.
We also accept donations of bicycle parts, tools, and your time in coming down to the shop to volunteer.
We appreciate the help friends!