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Mike's Bikes

Sells bicycles and gear, with repair services

Bicycle Technician

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$18 - $26/hr
Junior
Los Gatos, CA, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & Repair

About the job

Requirements
  • Ideally, have at least 1 year of experience with bicycle maintenance.
  • Have technical aptitude and strong communication skills.
  • Be detail-oriented and have strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Be comfortable working with hands and using tools regularly.
  • Be able to lift bikes, climb ladders, and move around the store.
  • Be comfortable speaking with customers in person and on the phone.
  • Be able to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions.
  • Be flexible and available to work weekends as needed.
  • Be able to read, comprehend, and explain safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
  • Effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English.
  • Be able to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 30 pounds solo and up to 50 pounds from shoulder to height repetitively throughout the day; reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
  • Repair a wide range of bicycles, from new race bikes to well-worn 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.

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