The Newark Bike Exchange opened on Sept. 17th with an appearance by Mayor Cory Booker. The exchanges accepts used bikes, reconditions the bike, and then sells it at a low cost with proceeds going to the Newark Boys and Girls Club. Also, check out this article NJ.Com wrote.

The Bike Exchange has a large selection of good quality, low cost used bikes for all bike riders, 3 years to 100 years old, from occasional weekend rider to serious road rider.  All bikes are reconditioned and are ready to ride.  You can ride the bike before you purchase.

The Newark Bike Exchange is located at 31 Central Avenue in downtown Newark. The Newark Exchange is open Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 5:00.

The Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange is an all volunteer effort that collects, conditions and sells used bikes from its shops in Newark and Trenton. The mission of the Bike Exchange is…

To provide a source of low cost quality bikes for families and individuals in Mercer County and Newark

To raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Trenton and Newark, NJ

The Exchange accepts donated bikes which are reconditioned and sold by volunteers.  To donate a bike(s) take it to the Trenton or Newark Bike Exchange during normal business hours, or go to “Donate Your Bike” link on this web site to see locations that accept bikes for the Exchange.

For more information, information on holding a bike drive, and how to volunteer visit: http://www.bikeexchangenj.org