Did you know that you can check out bicycle tools just like books at the Oakland Public Library? With your Oakland Public Library card and a few other qualifiers - you can rent out the bike tools you don't have or don't wish to buy from the Tool Lending Library right next to the Temescal... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Workshops – Don’t Let Clicks and Skips Slow You Down!
It's almost prime bike riding weather! Don't get stuck off your bike due to a minor issues and avoid accidents from lack of proper maintenance. Learn a brief hands-on overview of Brake, Shifting adjustment and Wheel maintenance (no building) with the remaining classes in this 4-part series. I Can Handle That! Hands-on bicycle maintenance for... Continue Reading →
I Can Handle That: Fix A Flat Workshop! in Oakland
Check out the upcoming "I Can Handle That!" hands-on bike mechanic workshop series for women and gender variant folx. A collaboration with Bike East Bay all workshops will be hosted at Spokeland. Registration required for all workshops. First upcoming is the I Can Handle That: Fix a Flat workshop on March 18th. Please click here... Continue Reading →
New Changing An Inner Tube Video!
Our first video! More to come throughout the year. If you are interested in helping star as a mechanic, shoot video or donate music for a future video please contact Binky @ hardknoxbikes@gmail.com.
This Monday Appointment Hours Only – Make an Appointment Today!!
This Monday September 12th we are open in shop by appointment only. Use the request form to schedule a time that works for you. Can't make our regular Monday hours? You can now easily schedule an appointment for repairs!! These are for Open Shop Hours, Off Hours Drop Off or Mobile Services. Fill out THIS... Continue Reading →
Used Bike Guide Zine for Noobs
For sale at Hard Knox Bikes! Get one today!
Bike Hard / Black Women Matter
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Why Bicycle Justice Isn’t a White Guy in Spandex – via Yes! magazine
http://www.yesmagazine.org/peace-justice/why-bicycle-justice-isnt-a-white-guy-in-spandex-20160810 photo credit - Chinaka Hodge, http://chinakahodge.com/thickwitness/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/JennaSiaira.jpg Why Bicycle Justice Isn’t a White Guy in Spandex Well, it doesn’t have to be. People of color make up the fastest-growing demographic among cyclists, and everyone benefits. Elly Blue posted Aug 10, 2016 Jenna Burton moved to Oakland, California, in 2007. She was tired of the cost... Continue Reading →
New Repair and Workshop Hours!!
Coming soon to West Oakland... Check website for Grand Opening this summer!!!