Located in SLC 0101, the Bike Centre is a Do-It-Yourself bike repair shop run by undergraduate students at UWaterloo. We can provide the tools, parts, and some know-how to help you keep your ride in tip-top shape.
The Bike Centre offers a bicycle rental program. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to rent one of 40 bicycles at an affordable price for the entire term. The Rental program is now accepting applications for the 2019 SpringTerm! Email us at bikecentre@wusa.ca if you have questions.
Please note: Bike Centre is currently closed.
For Rental Bike Returns only, please visit: calendly.com/uwbikecentre/appointments
General appointments are currently on hold until Winter ‘21 (Date: TBA)
In-store guidelines:
We charge $1/hr for use of the tools and $1 if you use any of the fluids. It is always free to pump up your tires. We are proudly run by volunteers, not professional mechanics. We can provide resources and advice to assist with repairs, but we are not a full-service shop.
Parts for sale include:
The fluids available are oil (suitable for your chain), grease (the thick gooey stuff to be used on bearings), and citrus-based solvent (for helping get rid of the old gooey stuff).
We have the tools for most routine maintenance.
What we don't have are tools that are specific for disc brakes, suspension fork or shock, frame straightening, pressing in headset cups, or for specialized/cutting-edge/high-end parts.
The Bike Centre is in the northwest corner of the Student Life Centre. You can get to us from the outside by our door in that corner of the building (on the Ring Road side of the SLC loading docks) or from inside the SLC by walking down the hallway past the CIBC in the basement. The room number is SLC 0101.
Note: Due to the current health-related situation, we will not host an auction. Please follow us on Facebook or Instagram to receive the latest updates. Alternatively, for purchase of used bikes, contact us via email for availability.
Every fall and spring term, the Bike Centre, which is located in the basement of the SLC, auctions off second-hand bikes that have been inspected by skilled student volunteers. This event gives students who want an alternative way of getting around a budget-friendly opportunity to own a bicycle
The Bike Centre provides a bike rental program in both Spring and Fall terms to provide a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative to local transportation. Students will have the opportunity to rent one of 40 bicycles at an affordable price for the entire term.
Rental fees and damage deposits will be payable in credit or debit only when picking up your bike.
Each rental bicycle comes with reflectors, front and rear lights, and a U-lock and cable. You are required to prove you have a helmet when you pick up your bike.
Rental program for 2020 has ended. Please check back again later for Spring 2021.
2, 3 & 8 speed bikes
$45/month (plus $250 damage deposit)
Payments and deposits will be payable in credit or debit only when picking up your bicycle.
Each rental bicycle comes with reflectors, front and rear lights, and a U-lock and cable.
The following bicycle models will be available for rental:
The Bike Centre appreciates your support! Financial donations will be used for operations and the purchase of necessary items for the safety of our guests and volunteers. At this time, we are not able to accept donations of parts, bikes or other equipment.
Parking is available at PAC and SLC. For rates at specific locations see the University of Waterloo Lot Information Rates webpage.
Student Life Centre RM 0101
200 University Ave West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
bikecentre@wusa.ca