I am so grateful to have a place like this that cares and truly wants to help people get back on their feet. The staff was friendly, and they not only provided me with a bike, but also made sure I had a lock to keep it secure. I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. read more

The staff were very friendly and helpful. I went in because my bike had a flat tire. Upon inspection, they found multiple things wrong with my bike so they fixed it up. (I'm no bike expert so I had no idea there were several issues). I was only charged for the bench time ($15/hr) and the cost of a new tire tube and some new break pads which came out to a total around $30 for everything. Marty also gave me a list of things that still need to be fixed if I ever want to do it myself or come back in. I'd definitely go back there for any future bike issues. They also had a large selection of used bikes for sale that I was looking at while they were repairing mine. read more

Instead of going through the hassle of trying to clean up and sell the bikes cluttering up my garage, I decided to donate them to the bike collective. The staff helped me unload them and we very appreciative. They will clean them up, do any needed repairs and either sell or give them to people in need. They also rent time in the shop for diy repairs read more

On a whim we rode our bicycles downtown. This was an adventure. We ended out outside the bike store. Inside was fun and the gentleman that helped us was very kind and enthusiastic about everything biking. He let us know that a couple Wed a month they have a woman's bike discussion in the evening where they only have the ladies in to discuss all things bike. How to care for your bike, how to fix a flat and so much more. They helped adjust my mom's bike seat and away we went. read more

Des Moines Bicycle Collective - Bikes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

The idea is awesome: on demand, low impact transportation. B-cycle is one of a number of bike rental stations in downtown Des Moines. In B-cycle's own words, "B-cycle is a next-gen bike sharing system. In layman's terms: B-cycles are there when you want one and gone when you don't. Just swipe your card, grab a bike, and get to where you're going." The rides aren't posh: clean and minimal to reduce maintenance, but tricked out with a basket on the handle bars for the quick run to one end of downtown to grab some carryout. As for the ride Some details from the website: There are, as of this writing, about 20 bikes and four docking locations in downtown.* Cost options run from $5.30 a day (24 hour clock, but the docks work from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.) though a roughly $30 a month and $53 a year options are available. Bike availability (and other information) can be checked at the website. Other locations include: 625 Grand Avenue, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, and 1 Line Drive in Principal Park. read more

Des Moines Bicycle Collective - Bikes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

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Not too sure why it took me so long to just try it out - I am not a cyclist nor am I really athletic but the Bike didn't care! This is a great way to see downtown Des Moines! Grab a friend or go Solo! Take a few fun photos- It comes with a handy lock and basket for your convenience! You can return the bike to any of the bike areas too! read more

Des Moines Bicycle Collective - Bikes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

My used bike wasn't right since I bought it from a friend. I had a few ideas about what was wrong and where to start but had no idea what to do about it even after searching the internet. Not only did they show me what was off and explain how to easily fix it, they helped by swapping out a few small key parts that were not supposed to go with the bike. It made all the difference in the world and the bike is fun to ride again. When I went to the register I couldn't believe the low price. I donated 3x my bill I was so pleased and will be going back to donate some extra parts. A huge asset to the community. read more

What a great thing that they started here in Des Moines. Do you want to get into biking but not ready to drop $500 on a nice bike. If that is the case check this place out. This is a non-profit organization that is trying to help build the bike friendly community in DeMo. Don't you think we should be? We do have one of the largest state bike rides in the nation/world with RAGBRAI. They take old bikes and make them new again, and sale them for a low price $40 - $125. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about bikes. They are trying to keep bikes out of landfills. If you are looking to upgrade your bike please consider donating it to the Des Moines Bicycle Collective. Even if it is a bike that is not in the best of shape they will take it. I can't say enough about how awesome I think this group is! I even donate money to them once a year. They are the first place to ever write me a letter and what they did with the money and to thank me. read more

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Bought a '90s steel Trek mountain bike for $100, looks ROUGH RIDES LIKE A DREAM The bike was obviously gone through before they sold it, and now we have a solid bike with Patina! Had the bike at probably the nicest high end bike shop in the city and got a compliment from a mechanic We check here first whenever we need a bike read more

I don't have a photo to post because I did not go into the shop. Due to the pandemic it is by appointment only, which I didn't know. Luckily, they have a side window with a bike horn that you can access from outside and they will come to the window and help you. I was looking for a backpack, basket, or some other container that I could attach to my bike to carry stuff. I explained what I wanted and showed the guy my bike and he brought three different options to the window for me to try. Up to three only one of them looked to be the right size. He handed it to me and I proceeded to try to attach it to the back of my bike. When he saw I was having trouble he asked if he could come out and help me. He wore a mask, which I appreciated and I wore mine as well. He was able to get the bike bag on my bike and secure it in less than 10 seconds. It's a really nice bag with a hard plastic center and five pockets on the perimeter so it can hold lots of stuff. It was used so it was only $10 which is a steal! I will definitely return for other bike accessories. read more

While B-Cycle made its way into des moines while I was still a dsm resident in 2012, I had just recently tried the bike share rental during a visit back to town. I love the convenience of the bike stations and the bicycles themselves were pretty comfortable. The bikes themselves also come equipped with a basket and a lock. The initial rental process was easy and quick, however, the return process was a bit of a headache. We rented 4 bikes from the Ingersoll station and returned all 4 at the Grand Ave station at Capital Hill (a 1.5 hour scenic bikeride through downtown = $2.50 total rental per bike). We followed the return instructions as indicated on the station docks: we pushed the bike into its dock, made sure it latched, and waited for the green light to confirm the return. After we did this to all 4 bikes, we went on with the rest of our last day in town. The next morning, we received a notification asking how we were enjoying our bikes and that a 24 hour rental is approaching. Mind you, we got this notice as we were waking up to pack for our return flight home the same day! Immediately, we get on the phone and talk to several dispatchers (all the way from Omaha), and indicated that only 1 of the 4 rented bikes were returned prompting a total freak out mode. (A 24 hour rental is $65, multiply that by 3 and you'd be freaking out, too!) Bcycle had to send a field rep to go to the Capital Hill station to confirm that the 3 bikes were in fact returned. It took half the day to get this issue resolved and charges adjusted, which it thankfully was as we received the confirmation while we were at the airport terminal just about to board the plane back to LA. Long story short, my advice to friends and any others participating in the bike share program is to not rely on the lights at the station when returning your bikes, but to also confirm the return on your account before walking away. I only opted to take 1 star off as I absolutely love this bike share program! If you want to take in all the sights of the city, there is no better way to do it than on a BCycle! read more

Des Moines Bicycle Collective - Bikes Near Me - Des Moines, Iowa

I've wanted a bicycle for about a year now, but just now came to the conclusion the Dutch import I've been stalking online isn't in my current budget. In a pamphlet about bike month, I heard about the Des Moines bicycle collective. The atmosphere is great, and the guy that helped me was sooo helpful. He had me ride three bikes so I could see the difference and choose what was best for me. I found a bike in my price range, and that feels just right. I will definitely be coming back, and telling my friends. They also seem like a great place for bike maintenance. While I was test driving, my friend asked about fixing up her old bike. They said she could rent a bench and they would help her fix it and get it ready to go. read more

Very unhelpful for a new customer who knows nothing about bikes. The employee was so worried about letting me know it's a "do it yourself" shop that in the time he spent basically telling me to figure it out my self, he could've just helped me find what I needed. They are definitely not what they advertise "Transportation that works for everyone" yea.. right! We will never be back! There are so many bike shops in DSM. Customer service is everything! read more

Very convenient if you plan to use the bicycle for more than site-seeing. Very misleading wording on machine. It clearly states $0 for all rides 0-60 minutes. However, you will still be charged the $6.00 if only ridden for 10 minutes. Tried discussing this misleading marketing with the "owner?" and was basically told "it's like that everywhere". While on the phone with him (called his cellphone number listed on my Credit Card statement, because there is no business phone/office), he told me that he needed to answer another quick call and would call me right back... never heard from him again. Summary: Cool concept, limited stations, horrible service read more

Needed a bike for my son as he started his freshman year of college in Iowa (we are from out of state). Found the Collective on line, and received the most useful help and advice for choosing the right bike for my son, who is a novice cyclist. The guys were patient, kind, thoughtful, and very cool. Within an hour we had a great college town bike in the trunk of the rental car, along with bike safety tips and plenty of good will. And what a good cause, with all the outreach and advocacy they do. Thank you! read more

Great shop. Excellent customer service. Thanks for being out on the RAGBRAI route this year.

Rented a bike today and it was great. I have not been on a bike for years. The bike was easy to ride. B-cycle is a great service.

What do you do when you a blow a tube out? Well, if you are me, you go to a shop, wait 15 minutes and hand a tech $40. At the Bike Collective, they actually let me use a bench, showed me how to replace the tube, and only charged me for the tube itself. The men working there were all incredibly nice. (And patient with my ineptitude) After talking to the people who work there, it sounds like they are a used bike store. They take donated bikes, fix them up and sell them at very affordable prices. With that being said, you may not find your Bianchi, Trek or Cannondale here, but a reconditioned Magna that will at least get you going can be had at a super reasonable price. (Give them that Schwinn you don't ride anymore, or that Huffy your kid out grew, and they will fix it up and match them with a new owner) This operation is almost entirely volunteer based. They also coordinate the free bike valet at the Farmer's Market! This is an awesome store and organization to have in your city. read more