Anyone know where I can repair my bike?

I heard there was a MSU club that has to do with selling and repairing bikes called Macycle but I can't find anything about them.

Help?

in the basement of wentworth house, there is a bike repair place. wentworth house is the small old building beside MDCL. i think there is an external entrance on the west side.

Are they still open for the summer?

hey yea maccycle is open for the summer, they actually just reopened yesterday and their hours are posted on their website.... u can check them out here...

https://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesa...o/overview.htm

If I remember correctly you might have to do the repairs yourself but they are people that can help you.

They are nestled under the Phoneix Restaurant

I've been to Central Cycle on King St (east end) and they're pretty good (depending on the repair, it could be done in 20 minutes) at a reasonable price. Perik's Cycle near McMaster is really good but its a tad bit more expensive. MacCycle is good, but its DIY, so it could be time consuming... but(!) you can learn how to repair from the people there.. you'd probably have to buy your own parts if you need a new tire, wheel frame, gear/chain, etc.

not sure what area you're in but also freewheel cycle in dundas. easy to get to with bike - just go down cootes trail straight into dundas. once you get down around mcdonald's... first light is york rd. second light is cross st. store is just a hair past cross street on right hand side (if coming from mac).

ancaster cycle is good too but not so easy to get to unless you maybe throw the bike on the rack on front of an HSR bus. they're a few blocks up wilson street, on the right (coming up hill).

both of these are probably more costly than the bike club at mac, but i've used both and ancaster cycle in particular has awesome customer service, both have professionalism, comparable prices, etc. i also find they have a bit more selection than pieriks although it's been a while since i've been there.

https://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesa...o/overview.htm

The link above is the MaCycle website with all the information and is located in the same building as the phoenix but you can easily go down the concrete steps at the front from the outside and it's right there.

I've been there a few times to adjust my breaks, rusting chain, changing inner tubes, and so on. It is part DIY but if you are really having trouble, they definitely do lend a helping hand and are very knowledgeable. Also, I've learnt a thing or two while visiting. I think it's great!

Originally Posted by huangb5

https://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesa...o/overview.htm

The link above is the MaCycle website with all the information and is located in the same building as the phoenix but you can easily go down the concrete steps at the front from the outside and it's right there.

I've been there a few times to adjust my ..., rusting chain, ... I think it's great!

What did you do to fix that? Mines all rusty and I don't know what to do :(

thanks for the help
I'll be going there today

hey if u do go can u see if they have any used bikes in stock i know they sell them but havent been able to get a clear answer

Originally Posted by RyanC

What did you do to fix that? Mines all rusty and I don't know what to do :(

rusty chain:

if it's not too bad, get some chain cleaner (orange oil type stuff from bike store - NOT like a WD40 - unless your bike is crap anyway and you don't care) and work it in, cleaning off the chain as well. wiggle tight links back and forth until they loosen. make sure chain is nice and clean and then treat with a silicone chain lube (all-weather). now if bike is crap, you can also wipe down chain with some 10-40 car oil. p.s. if you're not sure which links are tight, try running your chain backwards and you'll see them skip over the cog teeth on your back wheel.

if chain is beyond - totally seized - you need a new chain. you *can* do it yourself quite easily if you don't mind buying a few extra items like a chain break. if you don't know, it pushes out the pin that links the chain together and then pushes it back in again. some people get things to measure chain length and stretch, but in a pinch, just count how many links are in your old chain, and make your new chain the same length.