2014
Thirza opens the workshop on Voorbeeldstraat.
About Spaak
A bike repair shop in an old cycle shop, where the door is open to anyone who can’t ride any further for now.
The cycle shop
Spaak is a bike repair shop with two mechanics and one long workbench. Thirza started in 2014 in the old cycle shop on Voorbeeldstraat, and Merijn joined in 2019. We repair everything that rides around Voorbeeldstad, from granny bike to cargo bike, and we tell you honestly when something isn’t worth it any more.
The building on Voorbeeldstraat has been a bike shop for almost a hundred years. When the previous owner stopped, Thirza took over the workbench, along with the tool wall and the tyre tub. The bikes still hang from hooks on the ceiling.
We don’t sell new bikes. All our time goes into repairs. So your bike never has to wait behind a sale.
“You don’t notice a well-adjusted bike. That’s what we do it for.”
Thirza
Owner since 2014
Learned the trade from an old bike mechanic in the town centre and is certified for Bosch and Shimano STEPS. Does the e-bikes and everything electric.
Merijn
Mechanic since 2019
A wheelbuilder through and through. Builds wheels himself, nipple by nipple, until every wobble is gone. Also the cargo bike man.
- 20 minfor a puncture
- 2mechanics at the workbench
- 5 kmpick-up and delivery
- 2014on Voorbeeldstraat
From counter to cycle path
From walking in to riding again, in four steps.
- 1
Walk in or book
Small job? Walk in. For a service or e-bike we pick a day together.
- 2
Price by message
We check your bike and give you the price. If anything comes up, we message you first.
- 3
On the bench
Your bike goes in the stand and we finish it without it having to come back.
- 4
Riding again
Collect after 16:00, or we’ll leave it at your door.
Come and say hello.
Walk in during walk-in hours, or book a service. There’s always someone at the bench.
Ready today
Bring it before ten, collect it after four.
That way your bike is ready the same day for most repairs and services.