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.
*Note that due to COVID-19, to protect both our students and staff, we will only be offering paid maintenance.Staff only are allowed in the bike shop until further notice.*
Learn how to fix and maintain your bike for free from our trained bike mechanics*. For those that want to let our trained mechanics fix their bikes, you can choose from our service menu below.
*Note: When learning to fix your own bike (for free) you must perform the repair yourself.
| 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.
We offer a limited amount of mountain, road, and commuter bikes for long term rental each semester.
Long Term Rentals – $50/semester
Short Term Rentals – $12/day or $20/weekend
FAQ for Long-Term Bike Rentals
Commuter bike
The perfect bike for getting around campus! Three-speed or seven-speed internal gearing is low maintenance and allows shifting from a standstill. Bikes come with full-length fenders, U-lock, helmet, and a bell.
Mountain bike
26″, 27.5″, and 29″ hardtails with 3×9 or 2 x 9 gearing, hydraulic disc brakes, and knobby tires ready to gobble up mile after mile of singletrack…
Road bike
Satisfy your need for speed with one of our drop-bar road bikes. Skinny tires keep rolling resistance to a minimum, allowing you to rack up the miles on some of Knoxville’s finest roads.
*UTOP does not buy or sell bikes. If you would like to purchase or sell a bike, please support one on 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 |