Freeride Montpelier, a collectively organized non-profit welcoming all community members, promotes bicycling as an affordable, sustainable, and joyful means of transportation.
We provide community-wide access to the knowledge, tools and support for maintenance and safe riding, as well as access to pre-owned bikes and parts.
Keep the Cycle Going
What we offer:
Bikes + Parts
Affordable refurbished bikes, and new and used parts.
Repair
DIY (do-it-yourself), DIT (do-it-together), and drop off tune-ups.
Education
Learn how to fix your bike and help maintain it for each season.
Pay-what-you-can pricing:
No one turned away for lack of funds
Sliding-scale pricing on all bikes, parts, and shop time
Pay-it-forward option to sustain this model
Help us keep the cycle going!
Donate bikes, parts, money, or volunteer your time.
Went to Freeride for the first time recently to work on my bike with their help and it was awesome. It felt welcoming and totally non-judgmental to my newbie self who had trouble cutting a straight edge haha. I am so glad I found you guys! Thanks to both Phoenix and Brian for your kindness and thank you Phoenix for the extra guidance and patience! You are my bike spot as long as I live here.
Working 1:1 with Phoenix was an awesome way to learn about basic bike maintenance. His explanations and how-to directions were clear, respectful, and specific to my knowledge level. Additionally, the fluctuating payment option makes bike maintenance more accessible.
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Accommodating to my request. Highly recommend for anyone interested in purchasing a bicycle or getting theirs serviced.
This shop is a BABE! It’s not big and fancy and intimidating. it’s an absolute delight of reclaimed parts, old bikes given new life, and down to earth service. It’s so empowering to be able to do basic maintenance on your fun machine, and freeride has the tools and the friendly knowledgeability to teach you. (Thanks Phoenix!) I will ALWAYS hit up freeride before I go to another shop to find what I need for my wheelie steed.
Love to see a community Bikeshop nonprofit. I’ve gotten great used parts and advice here, and will visit again if I need a bike for around town. Or to donate one I’m not using!
Josh and the team gave a great experience. Really nice team and I love what they do. I do not know a lot about bikes and was just looking for something to get around my neighborhood. They were patient and passionate to help me find the right bike.
