Free Range Cycles

Happy Holidays, Free Rangers! Winter is kinda bleh, but I gotta say, the shop sure looks cute and toasty after 4pm.

We're taking a lil Solstice break for the rest of the week.

Gone:12/24-12/29, and also 1/1

Here Regular Hours: the 30th and 31st

We'll be back to our regularly scheduled program 1/2!

Much love and cookies to you and yours ❤️

Happy Halloween!

We're working on bikes as usual but with cooler outfits.

If you've got kiddos we'll be handing out candy for Fremont Neighborhood Business Trick O' Treats from 3-6!

Summer, summer, summer! Hard to believe it's almost the end of July. It's been a busy one here at Free Range and we've been slinging bikes at a wild pace, but I couldn't help but take a moment to be utterly charmed by this group of sweeties catching up over a flat fix. The little things, you know?

For those of you hoping to make the most out of August, know that we're currently about 2 weeks out on service.

Swing on by to tell us about your adventures this summer!

Thanks to everyone who showed out for our Intro To Bikepacking Class this week! Can't wait for Bike B***y chat next Tuesday, 5/27 6:30-8 at Collective Chemistry in Ballard. Link in bio to register!

Shop closed this weekend for Memorial Day fun :)

Mark your calendars cuz we've got two classes coming your way!

Tuesday, May 20th 6:30-8: "Intro to Bikepacking"

And

Tuesday, May 27th 6:30-8: "Bike B***y Chats"

Both classes will be held at Collective Chemistry in Ballard.

Link in bio to sign up!

Cancel all your boring Tuesday night plans next month because May is Bike Everywhere Month, ya'll, and we're slinging bike classes every week!

Classes will all be held at Collective Chemistry in Ballard from 6:30-8pm. Sessions are "pay what you can" and cover a range of topics, including first up:

May 6th: "How to buy a used bike that isn't sh*t" with Luke!

Look, buying a bike is an investment, and we want to make sure you’re going to get a good return regardless of whether you’re buying new or used. In this seminar-style session we’ll cover:

*Tips to stay safe when meeting up with a seller
*Key things to check on the bike to assess fit/component wear
*Questions to ask before you throw down cash
*How to make sure you aren’t purchasing something that was previously stolen.

For anyone lusting after that vintage Schwinn or carbon Colnago on Craigslist (don't get that)–take this class first and save yourself some heartache (and $$!)

Coming up:

-May 13th: Basic Bike Maintenance with Shawna

-May 20th: Intro to Bike Packing with Shawna, Donald, and Special Guest!

-May 27th: "Bike B***y" Seminar with Shawna and Guests!

Link in bio/ check out "classes" at www.freerangecycles.com to register.

We're hiring! Do you love bikes? Are you mechanically savvy? Most importantly are you kind, motivated to do excellent work and ready to hang in a tiny lil shop? Then we’ve got a spot for you! Now accepting resumes for a Full-Time Mechanic to start early April. This position is year round, $22-$26/hr (depending on experience) and includes a monthly healthcare stipend, wellness stipend and paid time off. See link in bio or check the "Jobs" page on the website for full details.

We've got two classes coming up next week led by Luke!

Monday, 1/11 6-7pm: Fix-a-flat class! Learn how to take off your wheel, remove a tire and put a fresh tube back in without destroying your hands and finding the absolute edge of your patience.

Saturday 1/18 9-10am: Bike Geometry for Nerds! A Saturday morning discussion over coffee about the intricacies of bike geometry. We'll cover topics such as chainstay length, bottom bracket drop, reach, stack and more. Most importantly, we'll discuss how these all impact YOU!

We've updated the classes page on our website to show all upcoming classes in the next few months. Check it out in the link in our bio!

Tomorrow is the last Saturday we're open before holiday break! Come get your last minute gifts and flat tires sorted out with good ol' Luke. Oh! And check out these awesome spoke earrings from our pals over at -- a sassy bike gift for the bling enthusiast in your life.

Hours next 2 weeks:
Tues-Thurs 10:30-6
Closed 12/20-12/26
Open regular hours 12/27-12/31
Closed 1/1

Yep, it's yuck outside. All the more reason to get your bike dialed for winter! Fender installs, dyno light setups, general tunes, tubeless refresh-- we'll handle it so you can ride out winter with confidence.

Turn-around is generally about 1 business day this time of year unless we're ordering parts.

Email [email protected] to get an appointment set up!

Want to learn how to install your fenders with a little help from your friends at Free Range? Well then take our “How to Install Your Own Fenders” class on Saturday, November 2nd from 9-11 am. This class will be 2 (ish) hours of hands-on fender installation. We’ll provide tools and instruction, you will provide pre-purchased fenders–available in most sizes at Free Range. We will only be installing plastic or aluminum full coverage pre-drilled fenders. This will not include installing Berthoud, Honjo or Rene Herse fenders. A set of Portland Design Works fenders from Free Range Cycles would be a great choice for this class. One thing we ask to help the class go smoothly is that you bring your bike and fenders by the shop before the session so we can ensure that everything is compatible. If you can't bring in your bike shoot us an email at [email protected] and we can do our best to accommodate you. You and your bike will leave ready to tackle the rainy streets of Seattle! (4 people max)

Link in bio!

It’s starting to look like winter commuting season! The Free Range Crew has our fenders and lights all set up and ready for the winter. Swing by the shop to get our bike set up or chat about fenders and light options. Hate charging your light? Maybe a generator hub is in your future? We will also have a class for new commuters this fall! Click the link in our bio to learn more.