The shop functions on public donations of materials. Here is a list of items and parts we want. The items in bold are things of immediate necessity. Of course all donations are welcome, but some people want to have a specific thing to bring us.
Tools
- New bolt cutter (for cutting out and salvaging hubs, and cutting rusty chains of donations)
- Metric tape measures
- 15mm wrenches
- Angle grinder
Shop Supplies
- PB Blaster
- GoJo soap, or any pumice soap knock-off
- Cotton rags
- Simple green
- tough and wide gorilla tape
- Super glue
- Tubes of Chevron Ultra Duty Grease EP2 (see picture below)
- Park Tool PRS #2.2-1 Professional Shop Stand
Parts
- Tires – especially 27in and 700c
- Wheels – 27in and 700c, front and rear
- Mountain Bike Wheels – 26in, especially rear
- Innertubes in all sizes especially 700c, with NO HOLES OR PATCHES
- Unstretched chains
- Bar tape/grips
- Intact saddles
- Usable brake Pads
- Brake Cables – especially mountain
- Gear cables
- Derailleur Housing (for indexed systems)
- Modern seatposts (27.2mm)
- Patch kits
- Bicycle Trailers
Cleaning & Bathroom
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning Supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Pads and/or Tampons
Office
- Printer paper
- Blank scrap paper to write on
Accessories
- Helmets
- Racks (having hardware with them is a plus)
- Panniers
- Lights (Front and Rear)
- Safety glasses
- Locks
And whatever else you’ve got!