We've been NE Portland's trusted shop for friendly, professional bike sales & service since 2010. We offer down-to-earth advice, quality tune-ups, adjustments and installations, flat fixes, and bike assembly and shipping services, with a 1-day turnaround on many jobs. We also stock an extensive selection of parts and accessories, from helmets to locks and lights.
Whether you're a daily commuter, a weekend fitness rider, a summer bike touring aficionado, or a fair-weather neighborhood cruiser, we're here to help you bike more, and enjoy every mile!
Whether you're a daily commuter, a weekend fitness rider, a summer bike touring aficionado, or a fair-weather neighborhood cruiser, we're here to help you bike more, and enjoy every mile!
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My name is Kai and I'm the owner of Upcycles. I've been fascinated with wheels and other things that turn from when I was a toddler, so I'm told. Although I rode bikes as a kid growing up in communist Poland, I didn't actually become an avid bike rider until the summer of '99. That's when I decided to sell my car and pedal down the Oregon coast on a hand-me-down Gary Fisher mountain bike.
We've been serving Portland's bike riders since 2010, and we have worked on thousands of bikes! Our stellar reviews speak for themselves. We take pride in providing expert advice, quality workmanship, and always strive our best to work within your budget and timeline. Come in anytime for a free assessment of your bike, no appointment is necessary.
Whether you have a new or used bike that needs to be assembled, or disassembled, packed and shipped, the friendly mechanics at Upcycles can take care of it. Please call ahead to get on our schedule. We can assemble most bicycles, including most e-bikes. Our assembly is a thorough process that includes includes wheel truing, brake and shift adjustments, and basic fitting to ensure that your bike rides great.
If you know exactly what you want in a bike and aren't satisfied with anything off-the-shelf, consider having us build you a custom bike! Essentially, this means starting with an appropriately-sized frame (new or vintage) and assembling a list of components. We've done everything from simple single-speeds to loaded touring bikes, and everything in between.
We stock a good selection of great products made by our favorite manufacturers, but if you're looking for something that we don't carry, chances are we can get it! Call or stop by and we'll check availability and price. Try Upcycles before buying online - you'll not only be supporting an independent local business, but we'll be here to answer any questions about your purchase.
Reviews (24)
Elliot Blair
Oct 12, 2021
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Shari Spiers
Aug 13, 2021
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Austin Larson
Jul 23, 2021
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Two bikes: One was a full tune up, the other just new tubes. $260 all together. Both bikes went flat after one ride. Replacing tubes and fixing tires is clearly listed on the website as a service covered under a tube up, so basically we got screwed. Kai is a nice guy so I won’t give this One Star but I’m heated. Go somewhere else
Zowie DeLeon
Jul 19, 2021
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Andrew Stewart
Jun 30, 2021
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Incredibly helpful, informative, and sociable. The hours at this shop fill in gaps for cycle shops in the area, ensuring solutions for dedicated riders - any day of the week. This shop gives you advice, support, and recommendations in addition to straightforward service with a smile. 5/5 would visit again and again.
Lucy Vincent
Jan 03, 2021
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Brooke H.
Oct 10, 2020
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I discovered the shop because I had a flat tire and even though it was near closing time he stayed open until I got there. Soon after, my bike needed a tuneup and he was one of the only shops open on a Monday (my day off). Quick turnaround time, very knowledgeable and friendly shop owner who did good work at a fair price. I'll be back!
Alex H.
Aug 31, 2020
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Lily S.
Jun 02, 2020
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I came to Kai with a really big ask and was pressured into going forward with repairs despite asking to bring my bike home to think about it.
Long story short if you would like to spend $500 and days of your life for a whole bunch on incompatible and inappropriate parts for your bike, I highly recommend Upcycles. I just did not have a good experience here.
Long story short if you would like to spend $500 and days of your life for a whole bunch on incompatible and inappropriate parts for your bike, I highly recommend Upcycles. I just did not have a good experience here.
Brittpdx N.
Sep 01, 2019
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Alex Durant
Sep 24, 2018
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Sammy H.
Jun 14, 2018
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I stopped in after slipping a chain and bending my front chain ring, conveniently a couple blocks away from Upcycles. This shop is just off the bustling area of killingsworth and conveniently right next to a pizza shop... Be still my heart. Walking into unknown bike shops, particularly as a female, can be intimidating, degrading, patronizing, and I more often than not walk out feeling like a dumb woman who doesn't understand a damn about bicycles. But, look. I'm trying my best to learn about these complicated and finicky contraptions, and Ky, the owner of Upcycles, was so welcoming, open
Brian R.
Nov 21, 2017
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Stanley W.
Jul 25, 2017
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Kiri B.
Jul 22, 2017
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Emily S.
May 30, 2017
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Very helpful and didn't shame me for being a newbie! I came in over Memorial Day weekend and wanted to check out their Public Bikes selection, unsure if it was a good fit for what I needed as a beginner/light commuter. I got honest feedback on the brand and a lot of help with picking the basic accessories. Emiliano was friendly and knowledgeable. I love my bike and will definitely be referring my friends to Upcycles :)
Linda L.
May 06, 2017
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The guys are great! I've had them tune up and repair with my bike and my son's. Their prices are as low pr better than other shops, & they are fast (I had same day or one day turn around for the two times they've repaired my bike, and the repairs and tune up on my son's bike.)
Both Kai & Emiliano are friendly and communicative, do quality work at a fair price.
Both Kai & Emiliano are friendly and communicative, do quality work at a fair price.
James T. Wood
Aug 21, 2016
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Kai and his crew are not only good at repairing bikes, they're also good people. They will give you an honest opinion without trying to upsell you. The bike I took in isn't very expensive, they replaced the flat tube and recommended some work, but also said that too much would be excessive on this particular bike.
They understand that every cyclist has a budget and they work to stay within that budget without compromising the work.
The shop isn't fancy or big, but they get the work done well and for a decent price.
They understand that every cyclist has a budget and they work to stay within that budget without compromising the work.
The shop isn't fancy or big, but they get the work done well and for a decent price.
Shimran G.
Sep 21, 2015
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I had my bike taken in for a tune up. Kai really knows his bikes and was willing to teach me all the little tricks about brake adjustments and casette replacements. As far as the casette replacement goes, many shops were unwilling to change out my 28s to anything higher than a 30 without replacing the derailleur. He eyeballed it, assured me he could put a 32 on there, and it worked! He also trued my wheels and showed me the art of wheel truing. He is super friendly and for the work he did, his price seemed very reasonable. Highly recommend!
Weston G.
Aug 19, 2015
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Robert V.
May 08, 2015
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Upcycles does it again for me. Friendly. Knowledgeable. Great service. Fast. In my neighborhood. Those things don't always go together. The day I moved to Portland they became my shop.
I came in for some adjustments. Instead of doing them and then me having to come back again and again, aka $$$ for them, he referred me to another shop to get a professional fitting first.
After my fitting I came back to Upcycles and they finished the job, working with the other shop that did the fitting.
Gotta love the fact that he would rather my bike got set up right, then him make all the money.
I came in for some adjustments. Instead of doing them and then me having to come back again and again, aka $$$ for them, he referred me to another shop to get a professional fitting first.
After my fitting I came back to Upcycles and they finished the job, working with the other shop that did the fitting.
Gotta love the fact that he would rather my bike got set up right, then him make all the money.
Anna W.
Jun 15, 2014
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I always have a great experience when I come in here, although I've only ever come into buy things or ask questions, so I can't speak to their service regarding tune-ups and things like that. However, they have always given me space to change a flat, and multiple times have offered to give me an old set of nylon levers when I didn't have any, or an old bike light they had laying around, for free!
I don't have a lot of money to spend on fancy stuff, but whenever I need a new something for my bike, I buy it here. Always knowledgeable and friendly, they will take time out from
I don't have a lot of money to spend on fancy stuff, but whenever I need a new something for my bike, I buy it here. Always knowledgeable and friendly, they will take time out from
Roger K.
Jul 24, 2013
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I wish there was a way to rate it 0 stars. These guys are thieves. Took my bike there and they seemed nice enough. A week later still no call about my bike being complete. Showed up and they were done with the bike, but had done a bunch of unauthorized work. The excuse I got was that they could not do the chain without replacing the cassette. They could not adjust the brakes without replacing all the cables. Complete BS. The bike was only about 200 miles old and the old parts are missing.
STAY AWAY, You will get screwed.
STAY AWAY, You will get screwed.
Rebecca C.
Jan 03, 2013
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From working on an ancient pedi-cab (so I could tote my elderly mother around town) to repairing my found stolen bike so it was better than new, I have developed a great deal of respect for Upcycles. There is nothing remotely pretentious about the place or the people who run the shop, and they have showed me and my family nothing but kindness and compassion. When I think about a great Portland neighborhood business that respects its community and its patrons, Upcycles comes to mind first. Thank you to Mark and Kai for keeping my wheels spinning smoothly.