Hampshire Bicycle Exchange

First Group Ride of the Year

WHEN????: Wednesday 4/22 6pm
Where: HBE
(tip: come early if you need to purchase anything)
LIGHTS MANDATORY - we recommend adequately bright lights
Route: Mt. Lincoln - Bike path, pavement, mellow singletrack climb and descent, doubletrack and town trails back to the shop.
Pace: No-drop. We ride together and regroup when necessary.
After: we’ll have snacks and seltzer. BYOB and anything to share if you want.

Can’t wait to see you then!

Yes yes group rides are back !!!! We are heading out to Mount Lincoln to set the tone. A gravel bike would be great, 42mm or fatter tires are a good idea, there will be some single track. The ride with gps route link is in the bio. Hope to see yall there !!!!

Gas prices going up …. Gunna keep goin up …. Want to cut out the middle man ? That’s your car ! Get a bike that’s basically a car, a cargo bike. We can get you a plethora of options including Surly’s electric Skid Loader and the Pak Yak e-cargo made by Giant, both on sale now. And you know what, it’s time for your kids to start growing up, get those free loaders a cargo bike by Womb to haul them and their back pack to school, with lights and a fender. You got options, feel free to give us a call or come on in if your cargo curious!

Do you love bicycles and are you excited about surrounding yourself with them? If so, please read on!

We’re looking for a bike enthusiast to be a part of our team. At HBE, all our employees are experts in both sales and service. We are seeking someone who is able to engage with customers professionally in addition to showing attention to detail when building and repairing bikes.

We love when applicants are a familiar face at our shop, however if you’re new to the area (or cycling) don’t worry. We also love the new ideas and contributions that people of all backgrounds bring to the shop. We are all continuously learning here, although to apply we do require some basic mechanic experience and retail experience is a plus. In an effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusion we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people of all identities or backgrounds to apply.

Position Details:

Full or part time, starting now

Weekend availability is a must

Work shifts are Mon-Sat 10-6 and Sunday 12-4

Position is seasonal (until the end of October)

Qualifications:

Experience as a bicycle mechanic using shop tools preferred

Familiarity with a retail Point of Sale is required (we use Lightspeed POS)

Sincere interest in becoming proficient at bicycle sales and service

Positive and supportive team player ethos is required

Experience in bicycle retail is preferred

Experience bike commuting, touring, leading or participating in group rides is preferred

To apply, please drop off or email us a RESUME

Hard to think sometimes of riding in winter … or even fixing your bike, but as the days get longer, we get closer to spring. With that being said you can come in, get ahead of the crowd and get your bike fixed in a few days rather than a week, all for less!!! We have slashed our tune up from $75 to $60 so come on down to save time and money!

Winter is still here but if you’re like us and thinking of spring we have a few gravel bike deals you might want to ponder while shuveling your driveway for the fourth time. A new carbon Jamis Renegade in size 58, a barely used 49cm Salsa Warbird also in carbon, and a brand new Salsa Journeyer in 49cm with 650b wheels. These bikes are just in these sizes and colors, priced to sell, starting at 799.00. Come on down a take them for a ride if you’re looking for a gravel bike deal!

Our friend Todd Holland is organizing a Sunday( 2/2/2026) ride in Amherst to remember Alex Pretti. Meet up at noon near Amherst Coffee, ride rolls at 12:30. The group and the weather will decide the length of the ride. Email Todd Holland at [email protected] for more info

Get your Spring Tune-up now! The only difference is that you won’t have to wait, it’ll be cheaper, and it’ll be ready to go on that first beautiful warm day. 20%off, now until the end of February.

With the snow, then the warm, then the cold the ice cometh!!!!🥶🥶🥶🥶 We’re prepared so you can be prepared, we’ve get studs in most tire sizes and even some on sale ! Come down and check some out !

Trying to dip your cold, frosted, icy, toes into fat biking this winter ??? Well we got you covered with cheap used fat bikes in all shapes, sizes, and colors!!! All tuned up and ready to hit the trails, come down and try some out !