Rough around the edges, but down to Earth and friendly. I was previously looking to get a project bicycle from NCSU Surplus warehouse for my birthday, but it didn't work out after a lot of time...
Durham Bike Co-op
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The Durham Bike Co-op is a non-profit community bicycle project in Durham, NC, dedicated to making biking accessible for everyone. They offer hands-on bike repair and maintenance workshops, as well as an earn-a-bike program where individuals can work with volunteer mechanics to fix up a bicycle.
With a mission to provide affordable bikes and bicycle repair education, the Durham Bike Co-op relies on the support of volunteers and donations. They also organize community outreach clinics and programs, such as their CWS program for new political refugees and youth helmet programs. Follow them on social media to stay updated on their exciting news and events.
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"Non-profit bicycle workspace/ sales!" Tired of the high prices of bikes in the area? Don't know how to fix your rusty clunker and want some help and parts? The Durham Bike Co-op is exactly...
This place is pretty awesome. Basically how it works is you can either volunteer time working at the shop towards purchasing a used bike or pay 40$ for a year membership and receive one used bike...
First of all, the pics displayed are from 2010 and a completely different location...if you're going to visit the co-op now, the entrance does not face the street. You'll need to drive (or bike!)...
Its a great idea. But you need a fair amount of time to interact with the co-op. I was interested in joining and went along on a Sunday afternoon (August 2010). It so happened that that afternoon...

