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Mike's Bikes

Sells bicycles and gear, with repair services

Bicycle Technician

Full-Time
$20 - $24/hr
Junior
Berkeley, CA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and explain safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, reach above the head, lift, push, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, talk, and hear.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds alone and up to 50 pounds from shoulder to height repetitively throughout the day.
  • Ability to work in a loud environment.
  • Ability to work weekends as needed.
  • Ability to use tools regularly and perform physical tasks, including lifting bikes, climbing ladders, standing for long periods, and repetitive motions.
Responsibilities
  • Repair a wide range of bicycles, from race machines to daily commuters.
  • Communicate with customers in person and through the digital system to provide repair updates.
  • Maintain the workspace, tools, and technician station so they remain clean, safe, and efficient.
  • Learn and follow safety procedures for tools, equipment, and cleaning materials.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ideally have at least one year of experience with bicycle maintenance.
  • Bring technical aptitude and the ability to learn quickly.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Be comfortable speaking with customers in person and on the phone.
  • Be motivated to work in a goal-oriented, fast-paced environment.

About the company

Mike's Bikes sells bicycles and cycling gear through retail stores and an online shop, serving commuters, families and riders who cycle for sport. Its selection spans road and mountain bikes as well as electric and cargo models, with clothing and replacement parts sold alongside them. Customers compare models with store staff, book a bike fitting or schedule repairs, including brake adjustments, wheel work and suspension servicing. The business earns revenue from merchandise sales and paid workshop services, with online orders shipped to customers across the United States. Founded in 1964 in Marin County, it is headquartered in Novato, California.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Novato, CA

Founded

1964

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What believers are saying

  • Mike's Bikes' Flex checkout opens eligible bike purchases to pretax medical funds after a qualifying telehealth consultation.
  • Mike's Bikes' $300 five-year maintenance plans build repeat service relationships through unlimited tune-ups for qualifying new-bike buyers.
  • Mike's Bikes gives employees a paid day off when they buy a bicycle from one of its vendors.

What critics are saying

  • Mike's Bikes matches in-stock US competitors' identical products, constraining price premiums on readily comparable bicycles.
  • Mike's Bikes' support schedule includes weekend coverage, with phone and chat staffed daily from 9am to 5pm Pacific.
  • Mike's Bikes' Boulder acquisition drew February 2026 reporting on contested Colorado Multisport brand rights between former owners.

What makes Mike's Bikes unique

  • Mike's Bikes sits inside Pon's bicycle group, combining retail operations with an owner that also manufactures bikes.
  • Mike's Bikes' $79 Gold Label Assembly includes professional builds and inspections before bikes are repacked for nationwide delivery.
  • Mike's Bikes pays employees 10 cents per mile ridden, tying a workplace incentive directly to cycling.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match