Different Spokes is a cooperative bike shop, operated by PCHS’s Bike Hub team. It is located in Downtown Brampton at 8 Nelson St. W. (facing main street, beside the railway).
We are a member organization. You must be a Bike Hub member to take advantage of Different Spokes services and participate in programs.
We empower you to use a bicycle for getting around.
If you live in Caledon, check out the Caledon Bike Hub page for specific programs and events in your area.
DIY Repair
Roll into Different Spokes where we offer do-it yourself bike repair services and workshops. We have tools, knowledge, and some parts, (used and new), to help you get your bike rolling smoothly.
We are open for walk-ins and appointments for members.
Different Spokes Hours starting May, 2026
Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 12pm – 6pm
Saturday – 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 6pm
Workshop Topics
Workshops take place bi-weekly on Mondays. Register for workshops below.
Intro to Repair – Fixing a flat/changing a tire, stuck chains, tool handling, and ABC quick check.
Get your Bearings – Learn when & how to service your bottom brackets, wheel hubs, the importance of grease, deduce the shape of bearings and time to replace them, tolerable wobble on the bearing axles. Covers Bottom Brackets, Headset or Wheel hubs every bearing workshop week.
Route Planning – Learn how to effectively plan a safe and beautiful routes for your bike commute, bike packing or leisure bike rides.
Brakes – Learn when & how to replace pads, reduce noise, the importance of replacing cables, and adjust the fit & position of brakes. Covers disc hydraulic, and rim brakes.
Winter Cycling Workshop – Countries like Finald ride all winter long. Learn what gear to get to make your rides comfortable and sturdy, understand how maintaining your bike changes, and learn what to do and what not to do when riding in cities.
Hydraulic Brakes – Personal bikes encouraged! We will have a workstation limit of 4 bikes and 8 members. If you’re serving your hydraulic brakes, a $15 charge will apply for Mineral Oil.
Gears & Shifters (Drivetrain) – Learn to fix seized and skipping gears, chains that fall off, and chains that squeak while pedaling.
Register for your appointment from calendar below.
Bike Library
Different Spokes lends bikes generously donated by the community and then lovingly refurbished by Bike Hub mechanics and volunteers.
Only members can access our library of adult bikes.
Have a bike to donate?
We accept gently used bikes at Different Spokes, during operating hours.
Pedalwise
Ride with confident cyclists. Want to find some sweet cycling trails, meet bike-minded neighbours, practice for that longer ride, or ride with others who regularly use bikes to get around? Sign up for Pedalwise. It’s free with Bike Hub membership!
Are you an experienced cyclist who wants to give back to your community by sharing your skills with others?
A Year at Different Spokes
Thank you for riding with us, coasting on one of our library bikes, or wrenching with us during our first year of Different Spokes. It took a village to make this dream come to life, so thank you to the 159 volunteers who contributed over 6,000 hours to empower cycling in their community. Thanks to you, 278 library bikes were ridden, 3,446 bikes were repaired, and 82 rides took place. Community Benefits Report to Committee of Council, Jan 31, 2024.
Blog Posts
Summarizing 5 Years of Community Cycling in Peel Region
BikeWrx 2022 Success
Different Spokes Grand Opening of DIY Bike Repair Co-op in Downtown Brampton
You must be logged in to post a comment.