Back Alley Bikes

09/18/2026

Starting 9/27 and ending 10/4! The Hub and Back Alley Bikes will be on a short break.

Normal hours and programming will resume on 10/7!

We hope you understand! We have some nice stuff planned for the cooler months and we want to show up refreshed and ready to get it done!

09/18/2026

Slow Fashion Slow Roll Partner: A Positive Seed

Through their youth programming and focus on mental health awareness and skateboarding, a positive seed encourages the gift of positivity from one individual to another. Learn more about A Positive Seed, their programs, and their impact in Detroit at aPositiveSeedCo.com.

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Roll with A Positive Seed at Slow Fashion Slow Roll!
🗓️ September 24th
🕓 : 5PM - 9PM, Roll Out at 6:30
📍 : CHROMA (2937 E. Grand Blvd)
👕: Anything thrifted, mended, made, altered, repurposed.

Bring your bike, skates, scooter, or skateboard!

09/11/2026

This past Sunday, Justin celebrated another trip around the sun! We’re so happy to have spent another year watching you be great and move through every single day with so much grace. Thank you for being so caring, funny, and an overall joy to experience. We love you and congratulations on all of your accomplishments!

Wish Justin a happy belated birthday in the comments!

09/03/2026

Stay safe! If you don’t want to miss updates check our bio for links to our Signal or WhatsApp chat!

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

Slow Fashion Slow Roll is an official Detroit Month of Design event organized and supported by Slow Stitch Detroit, Slow Roll Detroit Thursday Nights, 𝕮𝖑𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝕾𝖜𝖆𝖕 𝕱𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖛𝖆𝖑, and Back Alley Bikes.

A fashion show on wheels—this event highlights the needs and creativity Detroiters have around accessible clothing, art, and transportation. Meet the designers, artists, and enthusiasts that keep Detroit alive and thriving!

You’ve heard of “fast fashion” but what is “slow fashion”? How can we learn skills like clothing and bike repair to improve our quality of life and access to basic needs in a world that challenges those needs often.

🚨Want to know more about these orgs or SFSR? Meet all the folks responsible for putting this event together on Saturday, August 15th at Tenacity Craft at 7pm for our SFSR Mixer!🚨

🗓️ August 15th
🕚 7PM
📍Tenacity Craft - 8517 2nd Ave, Detroit

08/04/2026

It’s been a while and now we’re back for another Back Alley Bikes Garage Sale! We’re selling adult size bikes starting at $25. All bikes sold as is come see us on SATURDAY, August 15th from 12 to 4 PM.

Once you find your perfect match, come see us the next day at DIY Open Shop from 12-5p so we can show you how to tune up your new ride!

If you came to the last garage sale, you know that bikes go fast! Last time we sold over 100 bikes in less than one hour! How early will you be in line for our end-of-summer sale?

08/04/2026

𝕮𝖑𝖔𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝕾𝖜𝖆𝖕 𝕱𝖊𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖛𝖆𝖑, Slow Stitch Detroit, Slow Roll Detroit Thursday Nights, A Positive Seed, Back Alley Bikes, Detroit Fashion United bring Slow Fashion Slow Roll to Detroits Month of Design. Close out the Slow Roll season in style with Detroit designers, models, skaters, and bike-lovers!

A fashion show on wheels—Slow Fashion Slow Roll displays some of Detroit’s creativity and sustainability through clothing and multi-wheeled vehicles. Come shop, eat, and witness the ways Detroit stays riding in style!

SAVE THE DATE:

📅 September 24th
🕧 5PM - 9PM
📍CHROMA Detroit