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Our office will be closed on Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; 24/7 parking enforcement continues; limited Marguerite and transit service

Visit our Parking Enforcement Continues on Martin Luther King Jr. Day article for details on parking enforcement and Marguerite and transit service.

Buy, Sell, or Rent a Bike

Buying & selling used bicycles

Used bicycles offer a less expensive, functional alternative to buying a new bike. For individuals looking to buy a used bicycle, or for those trying to sell one, look here for the best places in the area to buy, sell or advertise a used bike.

Bike shops

There are over 15 bicycle shops in the area of campus, even a shop right on campus for your convenience. Listed below are a few that offer full-service bicycle sales, repairs and more within a 2-mile radius.

  • Campus Bike Shop
    459 Lagunita Dr., Unit #12, Stanford, CA 94305 (Located in Tresidder Union next to the Coho Coffee House)
    (650) 723-9300
  • Cardinal Bike Shop
    1955 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (just north of Stanford Avenue, next to Sundance Mine Co. restaurant)
    (650) 328-8900
  • Menlo Velo Bicycles
    433 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (North of the Stanford Shopping Center)
    (650) 327-5137
  • Mike's Bicycles
    2180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (Between Stanford Avenue and College at Oxford)
    (650) 493-8776
  • Palo Alto Bicycles
    171 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Downtown Palo Alto)
    (650) 328-7411
  • The Bike Connection
    2086 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (just south of Stanford Avenue, near Escondido Village)
    (650) 424-8034
  • The Bike Connection
    622 Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Downtown Menlo Park)
    (650) 327-3318

Department of Public Safety

Public Safety sells some of the abandoned bikes at Stanford. The bikes are repaired then sold starting at $30 — a great bargain. Get more information on the annual bike sale at the Stanford Public Safety website.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army receives abandoned bikes that are not claimed or purchased by departments during Stanford Public Safety's annual bike sale.

Salvation Army outlets in the SF Bay Area

  • 1270 Marshall St., Redwood City / (650) 368-4643
  • 405 N. 4th St., San Jose / (408) 283-3864
  • San Francisco locations:
    • 360 4th St. / (415) 777-3677
    • 520 Jessie St. / (451) 575-4848
    • 133 Shipley St. / (415) 553-3584
  • 1806 Linda Dr., Pleasant Hill / (925) 685-6900
  • 812 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz / (831) 429-8118
  • 13577 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo / (510) 236-0847

The online su.market usenet newsgroup

Many bikes and other items are bought and sold using an online bulletin board. You can access the su.market newsgroup via Google Groups.

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  • Learn About Bike Safety
    • Bike Safety Tips
    • Love Your Brain
    • Attend a Bike Safety Event
    • Bicycle Safety Testimonials
    • Take the Stanford Bike Safety Pledge
    • Comply With Bike Laws
    • Register a Bike
  • Bike Questions and Answers
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Helpful Hints for Your Active Commute
    • Explore Routes and Maps
    • Take Your Bike on Transit
    • Buy, Sell, or Rent a Bike
    • Keep Your Bike Secure
    • Start a Departmental Bikeshare
    • Bike Information and Resources for New Students
  • Gear Up and Tune Up
    • Get Ready to Roll
    • Bike Safety Repair Stands
    • Tune Up
    • Reserve Bike Storage
  • Learn About Citations
  • Attend an Event
    • Bike Safety and Bike Citation Diversion Classes
    • Bike to Work Day
  • About the Bicycle Program
    • Bicycle Friendly University Award
    • Meet Sprocket Man
    • Bike Comment and Suggestion Form
    • Bicycle Safety Educational Efforts at Stanford
    • Contact the Bicycle Coordinator

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