Switchback Gear Exchange

Bikes, Gear, Kava, Beer
full service bike shop & cafe with everything from kava to cocktails We are a full service coffeeshop, cafe + bar, and bikeshop.

Bikes - Gear - Coffee - Beer

Switchback Gear Exchange helps improve our environment and community by offering a hub centered around bikes, beer, gear, and coffee--and connecting people to the natural world through outdoor recreation. We offer indoor and outdoor seating, and are open 7 days a week. We offer baked goods and snacks from local small businesses (but you are welcome to bring in outside

06/20/2026

Some call it resourceful… others, cheap… but one thing’s for sure. We’ve got a new bench for the patio. Thank you to the Aberdeen St resident. If you see this, swing in and I’ll buy you drank!!

06/17/2026

Got our hands on the new Sorceress from 𝚂𝚞𝚛𝚕𝚢 𝙱𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚜 yesterday. Big John, can’t wait to see a rip in the trails on this thing.

06/15/2026

This week is a Paul Amenta (medium spirited) ride and it’ll be a little longer in celebration of the summer solstice. Come ready to party!

06/10/2026

Thanks to our amazing crew, Ryan O was able to take a week off and head for the mountains. As always, we will have craft and draft Wednesdays, and a group ride Thursday. We’ll keep you posted on any updates or changes. Peace.

06/03/2026

Well… this is what happens when the owner runs social media. You get very late information. But most of you know what to do. Wheels up at 630 and social hours after the ride. This is a Paul ride so medium spirited pace and likely some adventure. See you soon!!!!

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05/28/2026

Yo! Whatcha doing Saturday!? If you’re a shop frequenter, you know Ryan G well. If you’ve ever had your bike worked on here, he’s likely been involved. His 10yr anniversary party is Saturday and you should come tell him how awesome he is.

… we love you and appreciate you. Thanks for sharing yourself with Switchback.

you’re the best for planning this thing!

05/27/2026

This week we start the .switchback rides every other week. Team rides have two options. Mild and spicy. medium rides still rippin on the opposite weeks. Let’s gooooooo!

05/23/2026

Hot s**t from in the house. He just got Ouroboros, Rove LTD, and some more Sutras. Kona kills it in this realm of gravel. Come see!!

05/20/2026

We’ll have burritos, and positive attitudes. Paul’s ride will be fantastic as always.

We’ll also have Bruce Ling’s fiddle jam at 530

Rock on 🤘

05/19/2026

Tuesday night jam!!! See ya tonight everyone.

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Grand Rapids

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Telephone

+16162599609

Website

https://www.goswitchback.com/

Address

2166 Plainfield Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49505

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 8pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm
Friday	10am - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 8pm