920 W. Plum Street
Inside the Laurel Village Pavilion
Weekdays 11:00am - 5:00pm
The Spoke, a living lab, is Colorado State University’s on-campus bicycling maintenance and educational training center servicing our University students, faculty, and staff. The University’s living lab is operated by students, where it is their goal to work with each of our customers, sharing knowledge, techniques and best practices on bicycle maintenance, safety, and repairs.
The Spoke carries many of your day to day bicycle and board maintenance and safety supplies including: tubes, tires, chains, brake pads, locks, lighting, tools, lube, bearings & wheels, helmets, and more. We can also register your bike too. Stop by and check us out!
The Spoke proudly receives funding and is supported by the Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board (ATFAB), University Housing, and the Departments of Central Receiving.
Educational Services
FREE Learning Based Services
Welcome to The Spoke, your student-fee supported bike shop on the Colorado State University campus. Our team of skilled technicians is here to offer top-notch professional services, along with FREE hands-on, interactive guidance, and training to all for CSU students, faculty, and staff. Interested in arranging on-site training for your student organization or department? Simply drop us an email, and we’ll be happy to assist!
We Offer the Following Free Services
- Engage in Interactive Hands-On Training and Guidance From Our Talented Mechanics
- Perform Your Own Maintenance and Repairs with Skilled Guidance From Our Talented Mechanics
- Full Access to The Spoke’s Wide Array of Tools While On-Site (We Do Not Offer Out of Shop Loaner Services)
Additional costs may apply for parts and shop fees.
The Spoke Mobile Shop
Built from the ground up by our own veteran mechanics, our team launched the Mobile Shop in 2018. It’s a pop-up educational mobile bike shop found conveniently around campus. You will find us in high-traffic cycling areas on campus weekdays in early Fall and Late Spring semesters. Check out our Mobile Shop page for all the details!
Bike Shop Services & Rentals
Build My Bike
Are you shipping a new or used bike to campus? We can build it for you before you arrive to campus!
Store My Bike
Need somewhere to store your bike while you’re away for the break or on study abroad? We’ve got you covered!
Ship My Bike
Are you returning home or traveling and want to take your bike with you? We can disassemble your bike for you, pack it and place it in a box provided by you (or purchased from us), and use your provided shipping label to facilitate getting your packed bike to the appropriate shipping carrier for you.
Bike Rentals
We offer Bike Rentals to our CSU Students, Faculty, Staff & Visitors, and CSU Departments. Visit our Bike Rentals site for more information!
Fee For Service
Short on time to learn the ropes? No worries! Let us handle your bike’s servicing at The Spoke. Simply bring your bike in, and we’ll skillfully address your mechanical needs. In most cases, we can have your bike ready within 24 hours. Please note that our service fees cover labor costs only, with parts sold separately.
Learn More About The Spoke
Meet Our Team
Nick Carter
Mechanic
Serving Since 2022
Matthew Cash
Mechanic
Serving Since 2020
Gina Cerimele
Mechanic
Serving Since 2022
Owen Christensen
Mechanic
Serving Since 2022
Lauren Collie
Mechanic
Serving Since 2023
Jack DiNardo
Mechanic
Serving Since 2024
Hudsun Eisenrich
Mechanic
Serving Since 2023
Spencer Lemelin
Mechanic
Serving Since 2021
Jackson Logan
Mechanic
Serving Since 2024
Austin Martin
Mechanic
Serving Since 2024
Natalia Martinez
Mechanic
Serving Since 2023
Katie McCauley
Mechanic
Serving Since 2021
Paulina McCullough
Mechanic
Serving Since 2023
Liam Myers
Mechanic
Serving Since 2024
Topher Rivera
Mechanic
Serving Since 2024
Ava Scholes
Mechanic
Serving Since 2023
Holden Stavney
Mechanic
Serving Since 2021
Will Walton
Mechanic
Serving Since 2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
We are flattered that you would consider us and our mission of helping students learn proper cycling maintenance and culture!
We are able to accept monetary donations through University Advancement. Click Here for more information, or to donate to The Spoke.
The Spoke does not offer bikes for sale, only for rental. You can visit our departmental partner, Surplus Property, for a variety of used bikes for sale at their location, as well as our many local Fort Collins bike shops.
We do offer a limited assortment of safety accessories such as bike lights, u-locks, bells, seat leashes, helmets and more. Come check out what we have in stock today!
You can purchase bike parts and services by visiting our shop on campus or our mobile shop.
We have a wide selection of quality bike and skate parts, bike accessories and offer various services including renting bikes, storing bikes, shipping bikes, and building bikes. Instead of dropping your bike for service, we encourage you to participate in learning to work on your bike from our trained mechanic staff. As you long as you participate in the learning process your labor is FREE and you just pay for parts. We like to say we will put the tool in your hands!
Unfortunately, as a university department, we are not able to accept donations of bicycles. We recommend you look to area thrift shops, charitable organizations, or the Fort Collins Bike Co-Op for opportunities to donate your bike.
Bikes left locked to bike racks for extended times are removed from the racks by CSU Police and held for 40 days before being sent to Surplus Property where they are sold for market value. Visit CSUPD for more information.
If you would like to support The Spoke, you can make a donation here.
Primary Services
Ancillary Services
We are Included in the Departments of Central Receiving
Location & Hours
920 W. Plum Street
Inside NE Corner at Laurel Village Pavilion
Fort Collins, CO 80523-6011
(970) 491-BIKE
thespoke@colostate.edu
Open Weekdays
11:00am to 5:00pm
Excluding University Holidays & Academic Breaks