Bike Centre provides the Waterloo undergraduate students with and 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.

We are proudly run by volunteer students, not professional mechanics than provide resources and assist you with repairs, but we are not a full-service shop. We have the tools for most 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 (for free):

• 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.
• Citrus-based solvent (for helping get rid of the old gooey stuff).

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.