Mission Statement

The Bike Oven endeavors to serve the community and improve the quality of urban life by promoting and facilitating, through culture change, the use of bicycling as an alternative to the non-sustainable and climate damaging fossil-fuel powered motor vehicle transportation system.

Our Story and Some Basic Facts

The Bike Oven is a volunteer-run bicycle repair collective that started in a single car garage on Avenue 42 in Highland Park.

The Bike Oven moved, in August of 2007, to a new, better, and larger space. We are now at 3706 North Figueroa St. in Highland Park. Just 1/3 mile from the Heritage Square Gold Line Station, easy walking or riding distance to our front door. Through generous donations, we have expanded our facilities and supplies of used and new parts.

What We Do

The Bike Oven provides all the tools and supplies you will need to do most minor or major repair jobs. Volunteer mechanics are available to assist you if you need guidence or instruction. We have a large supply of used parts available at low cost for replacing damaged parts, building up your bike, or doing that one speed conversion you’ve been planning. We keep a small stock of basic new parts (tires, tubes, cables, etc.) in most common sizes. We often will have complete bikes available for purchase, but almost always have a variety of used bikes and frames that need a little work and TLC to bring them back to life. Bring in your own bike, or start off with one of ours, and we’ll help you get back on the road.

A donation of $5.00 per hour is requested (plus any parts, cash only).

Bike parking is available in front and across the street. There are nearby stores for food and drink, ‘La Abeja’ restaurant is next door.

Hours of Operation:

Monday       7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Bike Oven Volunteers Only)
Tuesday      7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Bike Oven Volunteers Only)
Thursday     7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
—CLOSED ON FRIDAY—
Saturday     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday        1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

(Volunteer Only nights are closed to the public except for emergency repairs or parts purchases. We close the shop for training, shop maintenance, and bike construction.)