Originally Posted by prairiepedaler

I sometimes support bike co-ops, and sometimes not. I think their primary purpose is the obvious; providing bikes, bike parts, tools for use, promotion of bike use. That's fine and good. Yet, secondarily, one that is not so obvious unless paid attention to.

The vast majority of bike co-ops here have a certain distinct flavour to them with a significant form of proselyization which takes place. I don't like that second aspect a bit.