The Bike Oven

I took a trip to highland park to The Bike Oven, which is a unique bike shop. This shop doesn't focus on selling bikes, although they do....however the bikes they do sell are all used and were donated. They put the funds right back into keeping up the facilities and buying tools and parts. You can take your old bike down there to use their tools and their staff's expertise should you need it. They suggest a donation, but definitely won't turn you away for lack of funds. The helpers are all volunteers who have a love for cycling and helping people. I myself spent an hour there trying to get a frozen seat post unstuck with the help of about 4 different people at various times. It was great just to hang out there as well, with friendly people of all ages and backrounds. If you have an old bike lying around not being used, take it down to learn how to work on it and get it road worthy again, or go donate it so it can have a new life with someone out there who can really use it. Located at 3706 N Figueroa St, LA CA 90065