RepaRad e.V.

Repairing, tinkering, teaching offers the opportunity for self-realization and thus self-empowerment. We combine volunteer work and paid work and develop a good interaction between both areas. We question boundaries and social conventions (e.g., the current consumption of resources and services, the ubiquitous use of cars).

We promote cycling in society and enable individuals to cycle. The bicycle is our preferred form of mobility.

Hintergrundbild: Mehrere Repairmanifeste liegen übereinander

Repairing instead of throwing away

Repair is better than recycling

It is more effective and cost-efficient to extend the life of our possessions than to exploit them for the extraction of raw materials.

Repair saves you money

Repairing things is usually easier and cheaper than replacing them. Repairing things yourself saves you money.

Repair teaches engineering

Taking something apart is the best way to find out how it works.

Repair saves the planet

Our resources are limited and becoming increasingly scarce. The most efficient way forward is to reuse what we already have.

You can find more information on this topic and download the Repair Manifesto in every conceivable language at iFixit

Hintergrundbild: Eine Person arbeitet mit einer Flex an einem auf Kopf stehenden Fahrrad. Es sprühen Funken.

Inspiring ideas for exciting DIY projects

How do you actually weld bicycle bags at home on the kitchen table without fancy special tools?
A bicycle repair workshop at our school would be cool! Who offers something like that?
Cargo bikes and trailers are expensive. Can't I build something like that myself?
I want to make an unusual gift for my friend, but what and how?
What's that creaking noise? Who can show me the best way to check my bike?

We have answers to (almost) all your questions and can help you turn your ideas into reality...

Hintergrundbild: Historische Kalenderblätter mit Fahrradmotiven

A quick look at all dates

= changed hours

Hintergrundbild: Viele Frauen mit Fahrrädern, Quelle: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy ACP Magazines Ltd.

The bicycle has done more for the emancipation of women than anything else.
Susan B. Anthony, 1896

Driving course for women

And because that's the case, we want to teach you this wonderful mode of transportation in this course. First, we'll cover the most important traffic rules and useful theory about cycling. Then, on several dates, you'll have the opportunity to practice riding under supervision, on safe terrain, of course.

Hintergrundbild: Das SCREW-Lastenrad im Einsatz

The SCREW on 2 wheels

Who is S.C.R.E.W.?

SCREW means Social Cycling and Repair Education on Wheels

Amazing people have equipped a very stylish cargo bike with the help of Sustainable Johannstadt to bring bicycle self-help to whereever it is needed.

When is SCREW?

We can be reached by email during virtually all normal working hours.

Where is SCREW?

Everywhere!

Rad i.O. Wundtstraße

The veteran on the university campus - Einstein is said to have been a customer*
*according to Grandpa!
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Zum rostigen Ross

Dirty Hands since 2018, that's the Ross in Friedrichstadt. Now an institution and an integral part of neighborhood life.
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Flickwerke Gorbitz

Since the summer of 2025, we’ve also been doing repairs and bike fixes in Gorbitz. And sometimes we sew here, too.
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Equipment

Here you will find every tool you could possibly need to get your bike back on the road. In addition, each workshop has a generous supply of used spare parts and an extensive range of the most important wear parts. Outside regular opening hours, you can also use our repair stations at Ross or Rad i.O. to quickly pump up your tires or tighten a loose screw.

Hintergrundbild: Hände mit Pinsel und Farbe

come join us

Would you like to actively support the project?

Always welcome! We are looking for volunteers who want to actively help shape, bring to life, and maintain Rad i.O., Ross, SCREW, and/or Flickwerke in Gorbitz. You can:

Do you repair bicycles or want to learn how?
Do you paint or make amazing things?
Do you play the guitar or spread good cheer?
Are you developing financing ideas for the Ross for the period after the funding ends?
Or something else entirely?

Then feel free to get in touch with us! In person during opening hours, by email, or on Facebook (Ross only).

Bufdi - Federal Volunteer Service

Our association also offers the opportunity to get involved in a federal volunteer service program. If you are interested, just take a look at our latest news or send us an email at info@reparad.de

We are Reparad e.V.