Bicycle Exchange location: 3961 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA MAP.
Interested in volunteering? Explore our event calendar and visit our Eventbrite page to RSVP for upcoming opportunities. New volunteers can find details about our volunteer roles and general information.
Stopping by our shop? Make an appointment to shop for a bicycle or parts, ask us questions about volunteering, drop off a donation, receive service for your bike, or anything else! Shop Hours are Monday / Wednesday / Friday, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Have a bicycle to donate? Donate bicycles and parts by emailing us photos and details of what you have, to
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange is a Section 501c(3) non-profit organization.
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Bianchi is one of the oldest and most celebrated bicycle brands in the world — but not every bike they built was destined for racing glory. The 1968 Rekord proves even their modest lineup has a story worth telling.
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If you follow my bike repair stories, you know that I am a sucker for bright shiny objects. Black is cool, but dayglow orange or any other bright color is more my thing.
I walked past this bike at the Bike Exchange for a couple of weeks. It was definitely my style, but a bit ragged-looking, and I was still working on the Electra Tattoo bike, so I let the Motiv sit.