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The Otter Cycle Center, your on campus bike shop.
Located in the Student Center (Bldg 12), we offer bike rentals, repairs, service, parts, and support for your bike needs.
Bike Rental
The Otter Cycle Center offers CSUMB Students bike rentals at student rates. You can rent for a full academic year (Fall & Spring semester), or just a single day, and anything in between.
Rentals will include the following:
- Bike
- Helmet
- U-lock
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Short term rentals are rental periods can be 1 day or more. Typically folks will rent for a day to do a ride with friends, or a weekend to take advantage of the local trails. Performance bikes can be rented for up to 7 days, non-performance bike have no limit on rental period.
- Lock and helmet
Long term rentals are limited to non-performance bikes. Long term rentals include:
- Lock and helmet
- Free monthly check ups - Brake, shifting, chain lube, tire pressure check
- 3 free tube replacements, and $10.00 replacements after third tube.
- Free assistance with bike
| Standard Bike* Tax not included | Student | Faculty or Staff |
|---|---|---|
| Same Day Rental | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| One Day Rental | $10.00 | $23.00 |
| Weekend Rental | $15.00 | $28.00 |
| Week Rental | $27.00 | $40.00 |
| Semester Rental | $100.00 | $146.00 |
| Academic Year | $200.00 | $292.00 |
| Custom Rental period | $ Call / Visit | $ Call / Visit |
*Late fees and damage fees may apply.
*Tax not included
*Renters are required to agree to the terms and conditions of the rental contract.
*Prices subject to change without notice.
Bike Repair
The Otter Cycle Center provides a repair shop at discounted rates for CSUMB student, staff, and faculty. In addition to our tune-up and repair services, the Otter Cycle Center has free services for your use including: air pump and trip planning.
Do you know how to work on your bike but just don't have the space or tools? Come on by during regular service hours with your bike and you can use the stands and tools. Our staff will go over the shop rules and expectations with you before starting your work.
Parts, and some labor are subject to 9.25% sales tax.
Bike Repair Labor Rate:
CSUMB Student Rate $40.00 per hour.
CSUMB Affiliate Rate $80.00 per hour.Bike Builds Student Affiliate NOTES New Boxed Bike Build $80 $160 Custom Build $200 and up $400 and up Labor only, parts sold separately. Maintenance Parts Labor Affiliate NOTES Basic Tune Up $20 - $42 $40 call Price will vary, based on chain type. Wheels Student Affiliate NOTES New Tube $9 $9 Patching Tube Labor $10 $20 New Tube Installation $10 $20 Wheel Truing $10 - $60 $20 - 120 Spoke Replacement $35 $70 Includes up to 3 spokes. Each extra spoke $4 each. Bottom Brackets Student Affiliate NOTES Adjustment $10 $20 Parts sold separately. Rebuild / Install $30 $60 Parts sold separately. Headsets Student Affiliate NOTES Adjustment $10 $20 Parts sold separately. Rebuild / Install $20 $40 Parts sold separately. Fork Install $30 $60 Parts sold separately. Drivetrain Student Affiliate NOTES New Shift Cable and Housing Replacement $15 $30 Derailleur Adjustment $10 $20 Derailleur Install $20 $40 Parts sold separately. New Chain and Install: 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 speed available. $20 - $51 $32 - $70 Price will vary with chain speed. Cassette / Freewheel Install $10 $20 Parts sold separately. Brakes Students Affiliate NOTES New Brake Cable and Housing Replacement $15 $30 Adjustment $10 $20 New Brake Pad w/ Install $16+ $32+ Non disk brake pads. Hydraulic Brake Bleed, per brake $30+ $60+ Brake Rotor Truing $10+ $20+ Please consult with the Otter Cycle Center Staff prior to service for accurate pricing estimate.
- Adjustments under 10 minutes will be free.
- Rebuilds include the cost of new cables.
- All services include the cost of lubricants/solvents/other expendable supplies.
- All services do not include parts, unless explicitly stated.
- Prices subject to change.
Resources
| Maps | Organizations | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Ord National Monument Map | Bureau of Land Management - Fort Ord National Monument | Park Tool YouTube Channel |
| Fort Ord National Monument Trail Map | MORCA - Monterey Off Road Cycling Association | Steep Hill TV |
| Fort Ord clean up map | F.O.R.T. Friends - Fort Ord Recreation Trails Friends | Bike Rumor |
| CSUMB Community Bike Map | IMBA- International Mountain Bicycling Association | Pink Bike |
| BICP - Bike Instructor Training Program | Bike Radar | |
| NCNCA- Northern California Nevada Cycling Association | ||
| USAC- USA Cycling | ||
| VCM - Velo Club Monterey |
Contact Otter Cycle Center
Phone: (831) 582-4617
Email: Send an email
Building: Student Center, East Lounge Room 157
Office Hours: Closed for Summer Break