The Portland Gear Hub's Bike School is an education and program space located at 85 Anderson St. in Portland, ME. Join our newsletter to stay tuned on upcoming bike maintenance classes and Open Bench Time. For service, retail, and donation drop-offs, visit our retail store at 155 Washington Ave. Th Quonset Hut is coming along steadily!
This month we've been framing the end caps, adding in doors, and fitting in some masonry work. Thanks to our endlessly talented crew, generous donors, and our good friend Dave Brackett, we're getting closer to sheltered year-round bike storage! To Help PGH's Kid's Bike Party 2022! - mailchi.mp/255767cb1ee9/get-involved-with-rides-events-and-classes-for-all-levels-5084022.
This month we've been framing the end caps, adding in doors, and fitting in some masonry work. Thanks to our endlessly talented crew, generous donors, and our good friend Dave Brackett, we're getting closer to sheltered year-round bike storage! To Help PGH's Kid's Bike Party 2022! - mailchi.mp/255767cb1ee9/get-involved-with-rides-events-and-classes-for-all-levels-5084022.
Services
Once you've scheduled a time to drop off your bike, we will wheel it into the shop and give you a call within a day with our recommendations for repair and an estimate. We are selecting new and used parts from our inventory to meet your budget, preferences, and needs with each repair.
If you have special requests, you can leave us a note in the "Note field" when scheduling your drop-off appointment, or let us know when we call you back with our estimate.THANK YOU for your support, patience, and understanding at this time. The Portland Gear Hub offers full-service bike repair at 155 Washington Ave.
If you have special requests, you can leave us a note in the "Note field" when scheduling your drop-off appointment, or let us know when we call you back with our estimate.THANK YOU for your support, patience, and understanding at this time. The Portland Gear Hub offers full-service bike repair at 155 Washington Ave.
Our mission is to get more youth and adults outside and active by increasing access to affordable, reliable gear. We take in donations of used outdoor equipment and bikes and do full repairs before we re-sell it at affordable prices.
Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are here to help you choose a reliable commuter bike, custom-build your dream touring bike, outfit you with a tent and backpack for adventure, or size you to your first pair of cross-country skis.All proceeds support youth and adult educational programming here at the shop and throughout the greater organization of Ketcha Outdoors.
Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are here to help you choose a reliable commuter bike, custom-build your dream touring bike, outfit you with a tent and backpack for adventure, or size you to your first pair of cross-country skis.All proceeds support youth and adult educational programming here at the shop and throughout the greater organization of Ketcha Outdoors.
Here at the Portland Gear Hub we're all about equipping you with the knowledge you need to have as much fun as possible in the outdoors! All of our classes and workshops are taught by our friendly, well-trained, and knowledgeable staff and guest presenters. Learn new skills in a fun and inclusive environment.
Bikes for All Mainers is a free educational program offering people ages 12+ an opportunity to earn a bicycle and build skills in basic bike maintenance and traffic awareness. This program is specifically designed to provide a bicycle as a means of affordable transportation and recreation for anyone without the economic means to purchase a bicycle from the Portland Gear Hub or other bike shops.
Youth Wrench is a program for youth 20 years of age or younger, to fix their bike for functional, safe repair. Youth work to repair their own bikes with guidance from our staff mechanics. We provide education, tools, and some used parts for functional bike repair, all free of charge. Currently, two students at a time can sign-up per 45 minute time slot.
Reviews (16)
Kelli Kinane
Oct 31, 2021
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I can't recommend Portland Gear Hub enough - they did a complete overhaul of my uncle's road bike for me and it came out better than I could have imagined. This was a multi-part project with disassembly and prep for the paint shop (Paragon Powder Coating in S. Portland), upgrading/swapping out parts, and complete re-assembly. I am so impressed with their professionalism, knowledge, and overall enthusiasm for this project every step of the way. Gear Hub will certainly remain my bike shop for all my future bike needs. Thank you to Brian, Ainsley, Digory, and the rest of the gear hub crew!!
H. Magario
Oct 30, 2021
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Charlie Grantham
Oct 02, 2021
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Rob Kristoff
Sep 19, 2021
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David Oatis
Sep 17, 2021
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Amanda B.
Sep 17, 2021
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Had a slow leak in my bike tire and they were able to fix it in about 15 minutes with no appointment for $40. Super friendly, knowledgable staff. They also told me about a kids mechanics series, where kids can learn how to fix their own bike issues.
They had plenty of used bikes, mostly kids and road bikes. A great community resource in an otherwise sea of fancy, over priced bike shops elsewhere in town. Thanks Gear Hub!
They had plenty of used bikes, mostly kids and road bikes. A great community resource in an otherwise sea of fancy, over priced bike shops elsewhere in town. Thanks Gear Hub!
Alicia
Aug 30, 2021
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There was a time when you visit a store and you were met with genuine attentive polite staff... remember that? Well this shop is too notch for customer service, knowledge, polite, etc. They care about finding a solution that fits your budget, are so nice and giveback to the community! Great bunch of men and women that are passionate about what they do and enjoy sharing that passion with others.
Cody Barry
Aug 23, 2021
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Alec R.
Jul 13, 2021
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Customer Reviews
May 26, 2021
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Overpriced garbage. had to essentially rebuild both bikes i purchased on my own. they both fell apart within a week. I could have found and built my own bike for free. Employees acted like they were clueless and couldn't care less, all but one guy who said hello but seemed quite busy. Please don't pay hundreds of dollars for garbage you could build on your own
Ken Moulton Jr
May 17, 2021
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An amazing place to support in the local Portland community. Donate your used bicycles, and they will have trained mechanics thoroughly inspect and repair (or recycle the ones that don't make the cut) each one for resale at fair prices. This is a great charitable way to support your community, and simultaneously help to reuse/recycle older bikes that would have normally been considered as waste. Great people doing great things here!
Kirk K.
Mar 14, 2021
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The crew is super nice and genuine here. Really had a great experience. The staff was not "sales" pushy at all and just treated us like people. We ended up dropping off a bike here for donation which aligns with their business model. They take bikes in, refurbish them, sell them to the public and the proceeds both run the shop and help a charitable organization. Their selection is not extensive but they do have gems which I was lucky enough to find. Prices are firm but very reasonable.
Todd L.
May 26, 2020
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My wife and I had been shopping around for bikes, we had been meaning to get them before but had issues with everything going on. Finally found some online at the gear hub. Searched for the bikes, found a couple we liked and purchased them on saturday night. I was expecting it to take a few days before that got everything prepped, but when I woke up the next morning I had an email saying that my bikes were good to go and to verify myself and I could come pick them up. So we got ready to go and headed over. Shop was closed and no one answered the phone, I thought "fine, must be closed on sundays
Patrick D.
May 20, 2019
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The nicest staff, shop dogs, great community involvement and a non-profit I absolutely loved supporting. You can ride any bike there, the staff will guide you to the best fit and offer sweet little perks like choosing any seat you'd like (their used but have a bucket full of solid options for all butt sizes), and 10% off accessories at time of purchase. Walked out with a sweet new ride,
lock, helmet and mud protector for $185. Would highly recommend anyone in the market for a bike. Some bikes were what I assume to be high quality up over $500 so a seasoned bicyclist could probably find a sweet
lock, helmet and mud protector for $185. Would highly recommend anyone in the market for a bike. Some bikes were what I assume to be high quality up over $500 so a seasoned bicyclist could probably find a sweet
Julie L.
Aug 24, 2018
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This is the kind of well-run, community-minded, healthy-activity-promoting non profit organization that makes me happy to be living in Portland. I attended a "Be Your Own Bike Mechanic" two-day intensive workshop in July (taught by Shannon an incredibly patient teacher and skilled mechanic) at the Bike School location on 85 Anderson St, just down Fox from their Washington Ave location. Ainsley, the owner, popped in the first day to welcome us and she could not have been more friendly and passionate about the mission of the gear hub.
The course itself was awesome, it was so cool to get
The course itself was awesome, it was so cool to get
Kylie D.
Dec 17, 2015
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Portland Gear Hub is a great option for folks who are looking to try out a new sport but don't have a ton of money to spend on gear, families looking to outfit their kids, or enthusiasts looking for a gently-used, high-quality piece of gear. I believe that everything is donated so of course it's really hit or miss, but there are some great finds if you look hard enough and are willing to dig around. The staff was super helpful and all the money they make all goes to Camp Ketcha. Also worth noting, they offer open bench time for people who want to work on their own bikes but don't
