The Bike Co-op began in 2005 as a heap of bicycles in need of being refurbished. It was a joint initiative supported by:
- The Environmental Campus Organization
- Student Senate
- The former Mountain Biking Club
- The Health and Exercise Science department
- The Student Recreation Center
- The International Club
- The Environmental Studies Minor Committee
The Bike Co-op has filled an important niche in the university and Kirksville communities by providing superior training opportunities and access to affordable high-quality parts and tools.
The main mission is to establish an educational training space on campus for bike repair under the guidance of a trained mechanic. Co-op members are helping to sustain a unique resource and service that helps to create a bridge between university and the greater Kirksville Community.
Location
The Bike Co-op is located next to Grim Hall and the Adair Building.
What we do
We are happy to assist customers in the following:
- Fixing a flat tire (needs air, needs to be patched)
- Fixing problems with your chain (sticky links, needs chain lube, wrong length, etc.)
- Fixing problems with your derailleur (won’t switch to certain gears, skipping gears, making a weird noise, etc.)
- Making adjustments (tire rubs the frame, seat post is the wrong height, etc.)
- Truing a tire (spokes need to be adjusted so they tire is the correct shape again)
- Overhauling the wheels, freewheel, bottom bracket, or the headset (the ball bearings need to be replaced, new grease is needed, etc.)
- Fixing brakes (new cables are needed, cables need to be adjusted, need new brake pads, etc.)
