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Bike Shop

The UTOP Bike Shop, inside the Outdoor Center at TRECS, is open to all current students, graduate/professional students, and faculty/staff with RecSports memberships. During our business hours, bring your bike through the TRECS loading dock on UT Drive.

The UTOP Bike Shop is a place for students to learn to fix and maintain their own bikes, or as a space to work on our bikes if you already have the knowledge. We always have trained mechanics around to help you learn, show you around the shop, and help diagnose bike issues.
For those who want to let our mechanics fix your bike, we offer the following services:

 

Service Cost Approx. Time (mins)
Tune Up $6 30
Tube Change (1) $7 15
Tube Change (2) $11 15
Brake Alignment $3 15
Disk Brake De-Squeal $3 15
Front Brake (Cable & Housing) $7 10
Rear Brake (Cable & Housing) $9 10
Front & Rear Brakes (Cable & Housing) $13 15
Brake Pad Replacement (Rim) $7 10
Brake Pad Replacement (Disc) $23 10
Shifter Cable (1) $5 15
Shifter Housing (3-5 ft.) $8 15
Wheel True $3 15
Wheel True w/ Spoke $3+$4/spoke 15
Single Speed Chain Replacement $13 15
6-8 Speed Chain Replacement $13 15
9 Speed Chain Replacement $18 15
10 Speed Chain Replacement $28 15

UTOP offers short- and long-term rentals. To check equipment availability and sizing, call 865-974-9749.

Semester-long rentals are in high demand and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis starting the first day of classes. Commuter bikes are the only bikes available for a semesterly rental.

Semester Commuter Bike Rental – $50/semester

Short Term Rentals – $12/day or $20/weekend

FAQ for Long-Term Bike Rentals

Commuter bike  

Black bicycle with tan wheels

The perfect bike for getting around campus, the 16-speed Kona Dew keeps you rolling to class, or wherever your journey takes you. A U-lock and helmet are included.

Mountain bike

Bicycle with a white frame and thick tires for mountain biking on trails.

The 29″ Cannondale Habit HT 1 is a great hardtail capable of handling the trails of the nearby Urban Wilderness and beyond.

Road bike

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Satisfy your need for speed with one of our drop-bar road bikes. 650b tires allow you to rack up the miles on some of Knoxville’s finest paved and gravel roads.

*UTOP does not buy or sell bikes. If you would like to purchase or sell a bike, please support one of Knoxville’s many friendly local bike shops.

We only sell the parts listed below. Buy your bigger accessories and major components from a local shop.

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Part Name Cost
Tube $4
Patch Kit $2
Cable (each) $2
Housing (per foot) $1
1–8-Speed Chain $10
9-Speed Chain $15
10-Speed Chain $25
Rim Brake Pads (pair) $4
Tire Lever $1
Handlebar Grips $10
Handlebar Tape $10
Spoke & Nipple $1
Rim Tape (each) $3
Road Tires $20
Crossover Tires $20
Cassette Sprocket $20
Disk Brake Pads $20


Bike Registration & Parking

Pick up your bike registration permit from UTOP and receive a free set of lights and a lock, or a new helmet.