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Back with another #refurbfriday! This Ritchey Outback is built to handle a little bit of everything. A heat-treated chromoly steel frame paired with a MicroSHIFT Sword 10-speed groupset and Maxxis Rambler tires makes for a smooth, capable ride on pavement or wherever else you take it. #ritcheybikes #steelbike #atlbikelife #atlnonprofit

Happy #refurbfriday! 🔧🚲 This late ‘80s Trek 420 Fast Track is a classic road bike with a seriously cool setup. Cinelli bars and stem, Dura-Ace cranks, seatpost and front derailleur, plus a Campagnolo shifting system to bring this vintage build together. A fun mix of iconic components on a bike that still knows how to move. Come check it out at the shop! #trekbikes #atlbikelife #bikerebuilds #atlnonprofit

Searching for a free after school program? Skills for Life is a free, drop-in program where kids ages 6-17 learn bike mechanics, earn points through learning and participation, and work toward earning a bike of their own. Monday-Thursday, 4-6:30. Come hang out, learn something new, and start working towards earning a bike! 💛🚲 #atlantakids #youthdevelopmentprogram #atlnonprofit #atlbeltline #bikeshop

We’re back with another #AskAndrae! Ever wonder what a bike tune-up actually includes or how often you should get one? This week, Andrae breaks down why regular tune-ups matter, what our mechanics check and adjust, and the signs your bike is ready for some TLC. Whether you ride every day or just occasionally, keeping up with routine maintenance helps your bike ride smoother, last longer, and keeps you safer on the road or trail. Have a bike question you’d like Andrae to answer next? Drop it in the comments! 👇 #atlbikelife #biketuneup #tuneup #atlnonprofit

School’s back - and we’re ready to get you rolling! 🎒🚲 All August long, students and teachers get 15% off in our shop with a school ID. Bikes, tune-ups, helmets, locks - everything you need to roll into the new year. Come see us! 💛 #bikeshop #atlbikelife #atlnonprofit #youthdevelopmentprogram #workforcedevelopment

This week’s #refurbfriday is a mid-late ’90s GT Tempest, transformed from a rigid mountain bike into a comfortable, everyday commuter. Built around an L–XL frame, we kept the original groupset while swapping the knobby tires for ThickSlick tires to create a faster, smoother ride on pavement. Upright sweeper bars add a more relaxed riding position, and matching cable housing ties the whole build together with a clean, custom finish. A vintage mountain bike with a modern city mindset - ready for commutes, errands, and weekend rides alike. #vintagemtb #commuterbike #atlbikelife #atlnonprofit

This #refurbfriday was a little different! A customer brought us this Hello Kitty cruiser that hadn’t been ridden in years and wanted to bring it back to life. Our mechanics were up for the challenge, giving it a full refresh while keeping some of its original charm. With a mix of new parts and original pieces, this bike is ready for many more rides, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. 💗🚲 Have a bike that’s been collecting dust in the garage? Whether it’s your childhood bike, a vintage find, or one with sentimental value, we’d love to help get it rolling again. Every repair at Bearings Bike Works helps train teens and young adults in the mechanical skills, confidence, and hands-on experience that prepare them for successful careers. Bring us your next project. We love a good transformation! #cruiserbike #hellokitty #atlbikeshop #atlnonprofit

Your generosity can make a kids’ season possible. 💛🚵‍♀️ Every kid deserves a trail, but not every family can afford the costs that come with joining a team. A $500 gift helps remove those barriers by helping cover registration, transportation, bike access, coaching, and healthy snacks this season. Help a kid get to the starting line by sponsoring a season through the link in our bio. #sponsorakid #mountainbike #mtbseason #atlantamtb #atlnonprofit

We’re back! ☀️🚲 Skills for Life is rolling Monday-Thursday, 4-6:30. Come learn, earn, and hang out with us in the shop - no cost, no waitlist, just show up and work on bikes. We can’t wait to see you in the shop this summer! #youthprograms #atlanta #atlnonprofit #youthdevelopmentprogram #earnabike

A great ride starts with having the right gear. 🚵‍♀️ A huge thank you to @ride100percent for donating high-quality gear to our mountain bike team! Your support helps our riders show up with the equipment they need to ride, race, and grow with confidence. Mountain biking can come with a lot of barriers to entry, from the cost of a bike and equipment to access to trails and transportation. Partnerships like this help make the sport more accessible and create opportunities for more young people to experience everything riding has to offer. Thank you, 100%, for investing in our riders and helping us get more kids on the trails!! 💛

We’re lucky to have great neighbors like @eltesorowestend! 💛🌮 Join us for a Bearings Benefit Night at El Tesoro West End on Wednesday, August 26 from 6-9 pm. Grab dinner, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a night out while supporting Bearings’ youth programs! Just mention Bearings when you order, and a percentage of your meal will be donated back to Bearings. 📍 El Tesoro West End 📅 Wednesday, August 26 ⏰ 6-9 pm See you there!!

Ask Andrae is back! 🛠️🚲 This week, Andrae is showing us what a chain tool is, how to use it, and what to look for when it’s time to replace your chain. Your chain is a key part of your drivetrain, and a healthy drivetrain keeps your bike rolling smoothly. Knowing when your chain needs to be replaced can help prevent extra wear on the rest of your drivetrain, too. Got a question for Andrae? Drop it below! 👇

A classic Bearings refurb for this week’s #refurbfriday. This ‘90s Trek Singletrack 930 steel frame got a fresh setup with a 1x9 full Deore XT drivetrain, a flat bar with a little rise for comfort, and a Surly fork complete with a signature Surly badge on the head tube. Topped off with Holy Roller tires and a gold chain for a little extra flair, this one is ready to rip around town. Come get it before Andrae decides to take it home! #bikerebuilds #steelisreal #vintagemtb #trekbikes

🌮 Reminder: Bearings Benefit Night is this Wednesday! Join us at @eltesorowestend from 6–9 PM for good food, good company, and a night supporting Bearings. Grab some friends, ride over, and make a night of it! 🚲🌮 We’d love to see you there!

Yesterday, our Frameworks Fellows helped put a fleet of new e-bikes on the Atlanta Beltline. 🚲⚡ The Atlanta Police Department’s PathForce patrols the Beltline, and with more than 15 miles of trail now complete (not counting the spurs and connector trails), covering ground quickly matters. These e-bikes will help officers respond faster to calls and make long patrol shifts a lot easier. In partnership with Pedego Electric Bikes Atlanta, our Fellows assembled and safety-checked every bike before handing them over to the officers. It’s exactly the kind of real-world, high-stakes work Frameworks is built for: young people building skills, taking ownership, and seeing their work make a visible difference in our city. Thank you to APD and Pedego for trusting our team with this project. Check out the FOX 5 coverage link in our bio!

Facebook marketplace can be a great place to find a bike… if you know what to look for. In today’s #askandrae, he’s sharing a few things to keep in mind before you buy that bike you’ve been eyeing online. Because sometimes a bike is a steal, and sometimes there’s a reason it’s $50. 😅 Happy shopping!! #facebookmarketplace #bikesforsale #bikeshopping #atlbikelife

RACE ONE RECAP! 🚵‍♀️💨 Our team of nearly 50 middle and high schoolers woke up before the sun and headed to Yonah Preserve for the first race of the season with @georgia.cycling ! We had several top 10 finishers, and we’re so proud of how hard this team came out racing right from the start. 👏 We’re also so proud of our satellite team at @woodwardacademy! We’re excited to be expanding our MTB team and can’t wait to see this crew continue to show up, push themselves, and race throughout the season! 💛🚲

We may have gotten a littleeee carried away with this year’s BBQ & Brew auction. 👀 A hawks suite. A luxury yurt getaway. Wicked at the Fox. A chimp experience. Bikes for the whole family. And, that’s still not everything! Come ready to have fun. Come ready to bid. Come prepared to find something you didn’t know you needed. BBQ & Brew is November 8 at the Foundry at Puritan Mill, and every ticket helps fund Bearings’ youth programs. 🎟️ Tickets & all the details at bearingsbikeworks.bbq

Happy #refurbfriday! Meet the Watermelon Bike 🍉 This single-speed/fixed-gear build keeps things simple while still packing plenty of punch. With a 48T/17T gear ratio, it’s set up to find that sweet spot between speed on the flats and enough climbing power to handle Atlanta’s hills. Simple, quick, and ready to roll! #atl #bikerebuilds #singlespeed #atlbikelife

This week’s #RefurbFriday is an early-’90s Univega Activa-ST with a fresh new purpose. Originally built as a touring bike, our Frameworks fellow KJ transformed this 52 cm chromoly steel frame into a gravel-inspired ride with plenty of personality. Given the creative freedom to make it his own, he paired the classic white-and-blue frame with bold red and blue accents, added a reliable 1×9 drivetrain, 700×38 Panaracer GravelKing tires, double-wall rims, and camo grips to create a one-of-a-kind summer ride that’s equal parts fun and functional. Ready to hit pavement, gravel, or anywhere in between. #BikeRebuild #GravelBike #VintageBike #RideATL

Meet this week’s #RefurbFriday ! This early-‘90s Giant Rincon is ready for its next adventure after a fresh refurb from Michael in our shop. He had creative freedom on this build, and he made it his own with camo Vans tires, matching Oury grips and pedals, and a clean vintage look that stands out. Paired with a chromoly steel frame and a reliable Shimano drivetrain, it’s the perfect blend of classic character and everyday fun. Every refurbished bike at Bearings helps create hands-on job training opportunities for young people while giving another great bike a second life. Stop by the shop to check it out before it’s gone! 💛 #bikeshop #atlanta #atlantanonprofit #giantrincon

6 months ago, we opened the doors to a bigger bike shop. Since then: 🚲 1,700 customers served 💛 Nearly 700 bikes donated 🛠️ 50+ bikes refurbished every month ⚙️ 16 teens and young adults gaining hands-on job experience this summer But the biggest impact can’t be measured in numbers. Every bike sold, repaired, and donated helps create opportunities for young people to build skills, earn a paycheck, and discover what they’re capable of. Thank you for making it possible! #atlanta #bikeshop #atlnonprofit #nonprofitbikeshop #bearingsbikeworks

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