News & Events

  • The Hub of Detroit is Hiring

    An elite cadre of bicycle mechanics is looking to expand. Hub of Detroit mechanics work on the entire bike, resolving whatever problem rolls through the door, building our world-class ProBuilt bikes from bare frames, & rebuilding a variety other rescued bikes as well. We see everything here. Are you a capable mechanic? The Hub has Read more

  • Bike of the Now Beam Me Up Softly

    Here’s a unique & extra-cushy ride we’re offering on eBay – it’s not going out to our shop floor. Just look at it!  The chain & tires need attention, otherwise it’s good to go. Bidding starts at $450. More pix on eBay. This Softride has its original parts- including a branded bag! All components are Shimano 600 Read more

  • Mid Week Youth Earn-a-Bike

    Hey Everyone,You’ve probably heard about our main program, Youth Earn-a-Bike. We run this program in a few ways. Year round we operate the program more as a Open Shop for youth with a first come first served type of organization. However, when school gets out for the summer we are able to schedule out Youth Read more

  • New Hip T-Shirts

    Hey everyone, So, despite our logo being black and white, Back Alley Bikes really enjoys all the colors of the rainbow. We also like posing for photos and pretending we are super hip. The key is to not smile, otherwise you look happy which just isn’t hip. Apathy is the new happy (note: I’m being Read more

  • This week’s good news for Back Alley Bikes

    For some youth in Detroit, this is the last week of school before summer break. For others, they go to school year round or don’t go at all. Despite age or school affiliation, most Detroiters are getting hip to the warmer weather. This spring is going to soon turn into summer. Being that we are Read more

  • Bike of the Now: Kona Dawg Dee-Lux Needs a Little Love

    From time to time we’ll offer a bike on eBay rather than from the shop floor, because it isn’t completely rebuilt like the bikes we ordinarily sell. Today we have the elegantly named Kona Dawg Deluxe, a very capable ride but for its rear supension shock, which needs to be rebuilt, & the hydraulic brakes, Read more

  • Registration for the July Progressive Dinner Ride is Open!

    Hey Everyone, So you might have heard from that cool kid living on your block that the May Progressive Dinner by Bicycle event was a hit. We went to Green Dot Stables, Goodwells Natural Foods and the Brooklyn St Local. Our friends Anna Harris and Scott Grenerth made some food too continuing the tradition of Read more

  • Bike of the Now That’s What I’m Talking About

    Miyata 110, red, 44 cm lugged mixte frame, 3 speed internally geared Sturmey Archer hub, Sturmey Archer S30 shifter, Origin 8 crankset, Mavic CXP 700c rims, Continental Ultra Sport 120 PSI tires, quick release front wheel, Tektro brake levers ProBuilt $650 The distinctive lines of a mixte frame always stand out – the two lateral tubes, Read more

  • Bike of the Now: Red Powder Edition

    Bianca 13A red, 60 cm lugged frame, 7 speed,  Shimano Acera derailleur, Origin 8 crankset, 700C Velocity deep V rims, Continental Ultra Sport 120 PSI tires,  quick release wheels,  side pull caliper brakes, Origin 8 Aero saddle, 2 bottle mounts, powder coat. ProBuilt. $800 Oh baby. Not only is this Bianchi* frame tricked out to Read more

  • New Workshop in Back Alley Bikes!

    So I got a bunch of photos for you in this post which I know everyone likes. Lets start with a photo of John and Delrio. John is a volunteer here at Back Alley Bikes and Delrio has earned a few bikes here over the years. John also happens to work at this place called Read more

  • Roller Race at the Majestic Tuesday June 4

    We’re holding a Roller Race at the Majestic, where you can compete in bike sprints, win prizes & trash talk all from the comfort of the Majestic Cafe (Woodward @ Willis). We fully expect this to evolve into an internationally sanctioned Olympic event in a couple of years, & you’ll be able to brag that you Read more

  • Volunteers needed to work with youth!

    Hey ya’ll, So we have what amounts to a small army of volunteers here at Back Alley Bikes. These folks take on the tough, heavy and often dirty task of sorting through all our donations, organizing and cleaning our warehouse so it is functional for all of our programming. It may not sound very rewarding, Read more