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Bicycle Repair/Maintenance Without The High Cost.
Bicycle Repair and Maintenance with the touch of a neighborhood shop.
Isaac “Ike” Cajka
Isaac has been working on bicycles since he could nick his dad’s adjustable wrench from his toolbox. He has worked for a couple of big name bike shops in SW PA for close to 9 years and has spent many more years volunteering in community spaces. IBBS maintans a policy of doing “Free Mechanical Support” events through out the year so everyone in the econmic spectrum has access to service.
Ike is married to a wonderful librarian and they have a dynamite of kid who loves to ride his Strider in the local skatepark.
The Shop – About IBBS
As a resident of the Monongahela valley region, Ike has seen the need for people to have access to a shop that can handle their needs at a reasonable price. The communities east of Pittsburgh are incredibly underserviced, even though some of the best bike trails in the nation runs through them. Not everyone in the area can afford to get the in-town shops and handle their prices. Even though we have moved to Westmoreland County, the same issues are here too. So the idea of IBBS was born from the notion that we can get everyone, from all walks of life, rolling again. Please understand we have limited space, time and capacity. We wish we could fix everyone’s bike.
IBBS PILLARS
About IBBS
IBBS has five pillars that guide how we do business:
- IBBS fundamentally believes that everyone should have access to a shop that won’t judge them, turn them away just because they have a “Walmart” bike or treat them as dumb just because they don’t know the industry terminology or component nomenclature. We don’t “mansplain” or talk down to anyone. We might ask how much you know, but that is to determine how we adjust our explanations.
- IBBS is proud to be a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or immigration status. Our diverse customer base inherently means we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all cyclists.
- IBBS believes that cycling is for everyone. By being appointment only, IBBS can provide service for women and gender-nonconforming individuals without the pressure of being in a “bro” dominated industry space.
- IBBS is dedicated to serving the diverse cycling community in our region. We will do our best to communicate with you, even if English is not your primary language. Google translate might be used so please be patient if IBBS does not know your native language.
- Hate, Bigotry, Racism have no place here and should it reveal itself, you will not be allowed back. Full Stop. This is still my family’s castle so the rules of inclusivity, respect, protection and love apply at all times.
You deserve a price that gets you back on the saddle.
"Too Expensive"
That is the most common statement I hear when I ask someone why they don't take their bike(s) to a corporate owned shops in the city. With basic tune ups starting over $100.00 a bike, most folks cant swing it. So a family of bikes sit unused and missed.
I know why
Big Name Shops have large stores to keep lit, inventory to cover and (hopefully) employees that are paid well for their expertise. While that may work in the wealthier neighborhoods and larger cities, not everyone can do their prices or even get to those shops.
People should ride
Not everyone is a high income family but they should not be deprived of quality services at reasonable prices for the things they want to enjoy. Especially bicycles. Bikes are liberation for many, the way to get to work for some and a lifestyle for many more
Quality Service
I've worked in the Big Name Shops for years and got my training from them. It's time I put them to use as a reliable and affordable option for my community. I'm keeping pricing low and focused on services, not sales of products. You already have the bike. Let's get you rolling again.