Switchback Gear Exchange

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.
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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 food), and have a rotating selection of craft beers and cocktails, kavas, and kombucha available. Have a seat in either our cozy indoor cafe or out on the spacious patio! We also offer bike maintenance, bicycle wheelbuilding services, bike gear and camping supplies. We buy and sell used bikes! We are passionate about teaching others and helping our community have safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences. When you come in to Switchback, you can expect to get good solid friendly advice, and not feel pressured into buying some big fancy expensive item that you don't need.

Thursday night ride will go off unless there’s lightning. Come get some!!! **rsmusic Team Switchback Paul Ament...
09/30/2026

Thursday night ride will go off unless there’s lightning. Come get some!!!
**rsmusic Team Switchback Paul Amenta

09/30/2026

The video pretty much sums it up. I’ll keep you posted on the build. Fairdale Bikes
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Hell yeah GR! Protected bike path/lane infrastructure is really coming along. We’re getting there… access to rural areas...
09/24/2026

Hell yeah GR! Protected bike path/lane infrastructure is really coming along. We’re getting there… access to rural areas and downtown has never been better. Keep it up.

One big ask… we need a pumptrack, skatepark (a real one), progressive jump line, or all of the above for our kids and adults to play on.

Keep up the good work.
City Of Grand Rapids Cannon Township Plainfield Charter Township Friends of Grand Rapids Parks WMMBA

09/23/2026

Best time of year to ride is upon us! Thursday will be no exception. Wheels up at 6:30, lights are HIGHLY recommended if not required from now on. Stoked!!!
**rsmusic

09/16/2026

It’s sale season!
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Temps look great and rain isn’t a big concern for tomorrow. Let’s get it. Wheels up at 630 per usual. Medium pace 20mile...
09/16/2026

Temps look great and rain isn’t a big concern for tomorrow. Let’s get it. Wheels up at 630 per usual. Medium pace 20miler. It’s also light season. Charge them and bring them. ✌️
**rsmusic

09/14/2026

Busy season is tapering which means a little more riding. Here’s some raw backyard line on a beautiful day. Fairdale Bikes Hareraiser is the most ridden bike I have.
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Abo Coffee Co operating Tuesday through Saturday 8-2. Get it!!!
09/11/2026

Abo Coffee Co operating Tuesday through Saturday 8-2. Get it!!!

No fiddle jam this week but the ride is onnnnnnnnnn! See you all at 630. Paul Amenta is back to leading every week so yo...
09/10/2026

No fiddle jam this week but the ride is onnnnnnnnnn! See you all at 630. Paul Amenta is back to leading every week so you can expect the unexpected.
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09/09/2026

Kona Rove LTD on sale big time. One 54 and two 56 left in stock. Hit us up if you have questions. .
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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

Telephone

+16162599609

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