The Bike People

Bold textBold textBEFORE 1950'S RUSTED COLUMBIA FRAME FOUND IN BARN!!
AFTER NEW PAINT SURLEY TRACK HUB MAVIC RIMS!!!

The Bike People is a bicycle shop that has new, innovative ideas of what can be done with used bicycles. Recycled bicycles are made with good used parts from donated bicycles. It welcomes other folks who are interested in bicycling, bicycle maintenance, repair and reusing or recycling. Please know any questions involving bicycling and or repairs is ALWAYS free. ***** NOW many students are leaving, if you have any bicycles that you would like to donate, The Bike People would love to keep them on the Davis roads!!!! FREE PICK UP!!!!

They do:

• Tune Ups which include: Frame cleaned, all parts soaked in a solution tank, cables cleaned and adjusted, bike reassembled, all adjustments done, wheels trued price $60.00
  

• Rebuilds
  

• Paint Work: starting price $150.00
  

• Sales/repairs
  

• NEW NEW NEW Bike shoes, helmets, touring bags, racks, baskets, lights etc

At The Bike People:

• All bikes come with a 90 day guarantee.
  

• They offer free estimates and 10% discounts for students.
  

• There are many used good quality bikes to choose from. All are tuned, dialed, ready to ride.
  

• Bike donations are cheerfully accepted! Even sitting, rusting bikes can be put back on the road.

Mike loves bicycles and shows it by sharing his extensive knowledge and working on customers' bicycles and others that they recycle into reusable bicycles. He has over 50 years of professional experience working on bikes and also much riding experience. He biked around the world through seventy-one countries. At age 71 never having a drivers license Mike has riden over 1 million miles. http://www.davisenterprise.com/features/the-bike-people-turning-old-into-new/ Mike will be the guest speaker on June 11th 2012 at the bicycle hall of fame at 6:45 p.m. please stop by say hi! Please see this! http://www.bikeroute.com/michaelwashington/......or WOW see THIS! http://www.bikeroute.com/michaelwashington/bike.html

Kim manages their recycling program and utilizes her communications background to help expand their husband and wife business. Athletic also, at age sixteen she was the youngest member of the first U.S. Women's Basketball Team to play in China. She won the 100 mile Ultra-marathon race in Seattle and played professional basketball in Seattle.

The Bike People were originally located on 419 University Avenue before moving to their current location at 425 L Street, Suite E.

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2011-09-18 15:42:38   Went in for a estimate for a broken spindle. They wanted $60 for part and repair. Sounded like they were going to replace it with a used part too(not 100% sure). Got it fixed at Bike Barn instead.

-Kevin —kkha91

• I think that $60 represents their standard fixed-price 'whatever's wrong, we'll fix it' price. If you can do the repairs yourself, head around the corner to the Bike Collective. —Flynn

((((((( WOW WAIT WOW OK THIS IS THE BIKE PEOPLE.... WE HONESTLY DO NOT HAVE A "WHAT EVER IS WRONG FIX IT PRICE", THIS WAS TRULY A PRICE QUOTE ON A REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR. PLEASE ALSO UNDERSTAND QUOTES ARE FREE. WE ARE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT THE CUSTOMER WAS ABLE TO GET HIS BIKE REPAIRED.

2011-09-19 12:38:52   I have a cherished bike that i purchased when i was 17, 40 years plus ago, and there is no place better than the bike people to work on my bike, this is the place i will be taking my bike in whenever i have problems. J —JamesMorton

2011-09-19 21:18:51   Kim told me that there's been a strong demand for their bikes with a buzz of "Wiki, Wiki, Wiki!" I told her that's the best wiki response that I'd heard of. I suppose a lot of the customers were new students that had heard about the Davis Wiki or searched online for a bicycle. —BruceHansen

2011-09-25 21:10:14   Hands down the best place to get a bike in Davis. Kim is super friendly and truly there to work with you and share all the knowledge she can with you about bikes. I love my new bike and will never go anywhere else for bike repairs. They are also really willing to work with students on a budget. If you are a student with a limited income but need a bike that works, try the bike people. They will set you up with the best bike they can to work with your budget! —Ksample

2011-09-26 14:34:30   Mike and Kim were very personal, and managed to convince me to by a more expensive cruiser (with front suspension and seven speeds) instead of a junky road bike. The cruiser rides like a dream. When I had some problems with the chain, Mike showed me how to maintain my chain and gears, free of charge. The Bike People aren't trying to take your money, they're helping to build a stronger Davis community.

—NathanRoutman

2011-09-27 19:03:30   My bike has been in my family for years my Dad bought it for my Mom in England in the 60's and I was given it when I moved to Davis 6 years ago. It is an old Centurian street bike with airless tires that I absolutely adore. I had been looking for a place to have it tuned-up and repaired because the Bike Barn would not touch it they said it was "too old" and every time I took it to B&L it came back more broken. I was about to give up on my beloved bike and just buy a new one when I came across Mike. He soundly like he really knew what he was talking about and that he loved and cared for old bikes as much as I do. I loved his philosophy of keeping old bikes alive and it sounded like he was more interested in doing good quality work that he was proud of than just cranking through bikes as quickly as possible to make more money.

When I brought in my bike he remembered the conversation we had had and looked eager to work on it. He told me that there was nothing really wrong with it and that is just needed a good cleaning and tune-up, he estimated 60$, which was way below what I heard from B&L for at best questionable work, so I left it with him. Kim called me back to let me know it was ready. She was incredibly sweet and helpful! You can just tell that she really cares about their customers.

When I came in the bike was ready to go. I took it for a test ride and it was amazing! Riding it was effortless. He made it easier and better to ride then I thought was possible and had fixed things that I did not even know were wrong with my bike.

I will never take my bike to anyone else and have already took a bunch of my friends about how great my experience was here.

—DanielleC

2011-10-02 22:03:13   Went there last week after I saw their ad and bought a pretty nice bike with reasonable price. People are friendly and the guy knows what he is doing. He seems really experienced and make a real bike from dead parts! If your budget is tight here is the place you want to stop by. —Khaled

2011-10-21 18:20:29   some of the best service you can expect anywhere. i was amazed at the philosophy of this business, which is to simply keep the old alive - an anti-consumerism business. why trash your bike when you can improve it? if you're fond of recycling, saving money, and supporting a true independent business, take your business here! —ChristineHouldsworth

2011-10-29 11:39:44   I am now the happy owner of a refurbished road bike built up by Mike. He explained his rational for choosing each component and gave me specific tips to maintain my bicycle for the long haul. Kim and Mike were congenial and I did not feel at all pressured to make a purchase. Mike pays attention to the details - he made minor adjustments to the seat and handle bars so that the fit would be perfect. He even added a bottle holder to the frame after I bought the bike and helped install my bike rack. I will be back to the Bike People for any repairs because they know each individual machine inside and out. Overall, it was a fantastic visit, due in part to the owners' decades of bike experience. —RachelGlaeser

2011-11-04 13:32:17   Some of the nicest people I've met in a long time work here. Extremely helpful and great prices! —notanickname

2011-11-14 16:14:57   Hands down the best bike shop in Davis. Mike will make your old bike better than new, or build one from the ground up to fit your needs. If you are on a budget, don't go anywhere else. —JHayes

2012-01-31 17:34:33   Excellent service and super fast turnaround. A couple of the most personable and honest folks I've met. Also, Mike may arguably be the most skilled mechanic in town, custom fabrication is his thing. Save your time and skip the salesman BS found at most larger shops... —dennis.brovald

2012-02-12 18:50:27   Best bike place in Davis! Kim and Mike are such down to earth people! Really reasonable prices for re-used parts too. They do a 90-day guarantee for students and you can tell they're genuine and honest about their business and the parts they provide. I recommend everyone makes this their first stop if they're in need of bike parts/used bikes! —VictoriaR.

2012-02-15 14:50:28   I bought a second-hand bike for $180 from The Bike People when I arrived in Davis in October. There were a few teething problems, but The Bike People are always happy to help and it was all covered by the 90-day guarantee. Even though the guarantee has now lapsed, they still fix small things for free, like a damaged chain. They are really friendly, knowledgeable, and it's the perfect place to go if you need a bike to get about Davis. —TommyCollins

2012-04-05 13:39:41   Just took my daughter's bike in for a minor repair and discovered there was no cost since the bike was under a "three month warranty" after the last tune-up. Where else in town are you going to find service like that? Look for the Bike People tucked away on L street! —ReneeNewton

2012-04-05 22:22:23   I took my bike back for a problem I have been having with my seat. It has been tipping when I ride it which is no fun.

Mike helped my figure out the best way to correct the problem, which was just replacing a clamp. I also found out that they sell recycled bike seats and will recover bike seats! I love how much they do to recycle and reduce the amount of bike parts that end up in the land-fill. They also try to use as little paper as possible in their business office, which I love.

When I came to pick up my bike I found that the clamp was fixed and my seat was recovered. I let them know that I had wanted to wait to recover the seat, to make sure that my problem was really with the clamp and not the seat. They immediately apologized and told me not to worry about the cost of recovering the seat because of the miscommunication. What more could you ask for, they are local, family-run, eco-friendly, professional, and honest!

I will never be taking my bike anywhere else. —DanielleC

2012-04-15 20:21:13   I love the bike I bought here, it's exactly what I wanted. Mike and Kim are really nice and want to help you find the right bike for you. and they don't judge you at all if you don't know that much about bikes! I'll be taking my bike here even after the 90 days are up because they're awesome people who love bikes! —Maria.M

2012-04-28 22:37:46   HI THERE, THIS IS MIKE AND KIM WITH THE BIKE PEOPLE!! WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR VISITING OUR SHOP....WHAT A TRUE DELIGHT TO EXPERIENCE EACH AND EVERYONE THAT HAS VISITED! WE NEED YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT WE ARE HERE NOT ONLY TO SELL BIKES, BUT PLEASE REMEMBER INFORMATION IS ALWAYS FREE. YOU HAVE ALL BEEN SUCH A BLAST! WE ARE INCREDIBLY HONORED... THANK YOU AGAIN MIKE AND KIM STARCHILD....THE BIKE PEOPLE —mikestarchild

2012-05-05 14:46:19   I bought a used bike there. After ~3 weeks, there was a problem with the left crank. He replaced the whole crankset free of charge, and lent me a bike during the repairs. Very satisfied; would recommend. —PierreAndreNoel

2012-05-14 16:36:09   WOW, what a great place to buy a bike. I have worked in customer service for years and these people have great customer service. i wont even go into detail just trust me, they care about the customers and are put on this earth to provide great custom bikes for very cheap prices. example...they made me a custom bike worth $600.00 for $100.00...... you can pick out what you want and they build it for you in a week. they were down to earth, honest and hardworking. i have purchased two bikes from them, one for me and one for my girl friend and both are in perfect working condition...the bikes they sell are worth so much more then what they sell them for because their goal is to provide the community, especially hard working/studying college students with an affordable quality means of transportation... (you can go back at anytime to them for adjustments to your bike)....THEY ENJOY WHAT THEY DO....they are not in it for the money!! —marleybaby