Important Bike Station Information
Both the TLC and Folsom stations are equipped to patch tubes and provide a free, new tube when the old tube cannot be patched. We can also replace cables and housing when needed and when time allows. During busy times, such as the beginning of semesters, when multiple people are lined up for repairs, we prioritize light maintenance. Try to keep each bike service to 15 minutes.
We听do not听supply parts other than tubes, cables听and housing,听but听we can听help you replace certain parts if you bring them to the bike stations. We can also help you determine which parts may need replacing. We do not overhaul bearings, suspension听or build wheels.
Brake pads, tires, cables and housing are examples of parts our mechanics can help you replace. If you are hoping to have a specific part replaced at the bike stations, it's a good idea to email听bicycle@colorado.edu听and run it by our staff. Many听repairs and part replacements should be done at a local bike shop where they have more tools and more experienced professional staff.
E-Bike maintenance:听Our repair stands are not suitable for handling electric bikes, nor are our staff trained for the various kinds of motor connections and specific dropouts. E-bikes are generally too heavy for our stands and for our staff to lift. Local bike shops have hydraulic lift stands and are better equipped for e-bike repairs. We are able to do some e-bike adjustments, but be ready to remove the battery from the bike. If the repair involves removing the rear wheel and the bike has a rear hub motor, we will refer you to a local bike shop. We will fix flat rear tires if you bring us the wheel already removed from the bike.
You must remain at the station while your bike is repaired and we take no responsibility for stolen bikes that were left at the station.听
