Hub City Cycles
Hub City Cycles is a non-profit community co-operative bicycle shop established in 2012 and tucked into Nanaimo's China Steps neighbourhood, built around a mission of affordable cycling access, bike recycling, and advocacy for cycling as everyday transport. The shop was among the earliest in the region to embrace e-bikes and recently acquired dedicated electric bike repair stands to keep pace with growing demand. Its co-op structure means visiting cyclists encounter experienced mechanics, a genuine community ethos, and an unusually broad range of services under one small but efficiently packed roof.
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Contact
Address: 12 Lois Lane, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8
Phone: 250-591-2159
Website: https://hubcitycycles.ca/
Required Criteria
✓Staff help with urgent mechanical issues
✓Pump available
?We Welcome Cyclists Local Knowledge Sheet or equivalent available
Amenities
Walk-in repairs*Same-day urgent repairs*Touring parts stockedE-bike service*Bike boxes / packingShipping bikesBike rentals*Shuttle / trip supportGuided ridesDIY stand*WashroomsWater bottle refillDevice chargingE-bike charging
Walk-in repairs: No appointment needed! ... bring your bike on by any time and roll it into the shop. We repair flats immediately, and other minor repairs may be able to be done on the spot too.
Same-day urgent repairs: 'We repair flats immediately, and other minor repairs may be able to be done on the spot too.'
E-bike service: Website menu includes 'Electric Bikes & Conversion Kits'; shop describes itself as 'at the forefront of the ebike scene when we opened in 2012' and recently acquired two Remco electric bike repair stands via a grant.
Bike rentals: 'Bike Rental' listed as a named service in the navigation menu; rental bikes described as available outside the shop.
DIY stand: Website explicitly lists 'You can fix it in the shop all by yourself' as one of three repair options; shop has two stands each holding two bikes; tool and stand access available to members for a usage fee.
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