About Bike Centre
Bike Centre provides the Waterloo undergraduate students with affordable way to use their bikes. By doing that, we all are contributing to creating a better and more sustainable world.
Our do-it-yourself bike repair shop is conveniently located in the SLC. Tools, used parts and fluids are free to use and it’s always free to pump your tires!
Please check our social media for hours of operation updates and follow us for events and volunteer opportunities.
How it Works
We are proudly run by student volunteers, that provide resources and assist you with repairs. We are not a full-service shop but can guide you through the process of repairing your bike! We have the tools for routine maintenance!
Our service is free for all UW students and staff. Please ensure you have your WatCard before coming to the Bike Centre.
We are now open to non-UW members for a fees of $5 per half hour.
Fluids available:
- Oil (suitable for your chain).
- Grease (the thick gooey stuff to be used on bearings).
- The use of tools and fluids is free. It is always free to pump up your tires.
Parts for sale:
- Inner Tubes – $6 (24", 26", & 700c sizes available)
- Brake & Shift Cables: $3
- Brake & Shift Housing: $2/ft
- Glue Patch: $0.50 each
- U Lock and Cable: $40
- Brake Pads: $6
- Chains: $25
*Bike Center doesn't have tools specific for disc brakes, suspension fork or shock, frame straightening, pressing in headset cups, or for specialized/cutting-edge/high-end parts.
Bike Security
Bike Registry: Project 529
Bike theft is on the rise, but you can protect your bike by registering with Project 529, a global bike registration and recovery program used across the country. It’s free to register on the Project 529 website or 529 garage app and takes just a few minutes. If your bike is ever stolen, the police and the Project 529 community can help track it down.
Shield it! Once registered, come to the Bike Centre to pick up your free tamper-resistant decal with a unique code, which deters thieves and helps law enforcement identify and recover your bike. Just bring your bike and we’ll get you set up.
Instagram: @wusabikecentre
Email: bikecentre@wusa.ca
Our bike rental program will be available soon. Please check back for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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.
