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  • Our Warehouse is Happy

    Hey Ya’ll,So I made this post two weeks ago about JMC Electrical donating some work to us in our warehouse. I included a picture of our dank, dark warehouse. Let me show you a photo of the warehouse with light in it: You see all those bikes? See how you don’t need to squint very Read more

  • Back Alley Bikes on the Up and Up

    Hey everyone,Here at Back Alley Bikes, we’ve fallen behind on the website updates. This summer has gotten really busy. So to remedy our lack of web presence I figured that I would give you an update on everything we’ve been up to! Building Improvements Office – So maybe not exciting to most folks, but our Read more

  • Go to the Trayvon Martin Rally Downtown Tonight

    Hello everyone, I feel very compelled to write something right now. I’m really bummed out and maybe even angry. But I should mention that what I am writing should only reflect upon myself, Jason, here at Back Alley Bikes. About a year ago I made a post about a rally happening in Downtown Detroit. It Read more

  • BAB closed for Annual “Set the sky on fire” day

    Hey ya’ll, So this week there is that holiday that is easy to remember what day it is on because it is right there in the name. Back Alley Bikes won’t be having any programming on the Fourth of July. So very responsibly and carefully, set some fireworks on fire and enjoy that. Or just Read more

  • Bike of the Now: Raleigh Mixte Envy

    Raleigh Marathon, Dark Green, 50 cm Chrome Moly 502 mixte frame, 7 speed, 700c Sun Alloy CR18 rim with Kenda Quest tires, Shimano Acera derailleur, Tektro BigMouth R539 brakes, quick release wheels, Origin 8 saddle. ProBuilt $625 What a beauty. Of course there are those of us who would say that all mixte frames are Read more

  • Mechanics In Training Preview

    So a few weeks ago I wrote this entry about the Mechanic-in-Training program. It was a little bit early because I didn’t have pictures of our current students yet so I just used our MITs from last year. I wrote that early entry though because I wanted to share the good news about the funding Read more

  • 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