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An address with a clear point of view.
Located on Boulevard Bessières in the 17th arrondissement, Recyclerie Sportive Paris is far more than a simple sports thrift shop. It's a non-profit, community-driven space dedicated to secondhand sporting goods in all their forms: used bicycles, sportswear, ski equipment, sleeping bags, outdoor gear — you name it, all at accessible prices. The bike co-repair workshop is one of the venue's real strengths: you can arrive with a damaged bicycle and leave with the tools, advice, and assistance needed to get it back on the road. To shop, an annual membership of 5€ is required — a modest fee that funds the solidarity project.
You can also drop off your own sporting items to give them a second life. With a Google rating of 4.5 and a genuine community of loyal customers, this is an address that delivers on its promise for anyone looking to consume sports differently, without breaking the bank.
« Atelier de co-réparation marchant sur un système que je trouve vraiment enrichissant et équitable. La co-réparation permet vraiment de comprendre comment fonctionne un vélo et réduit l’assistanat. Et le fait d’avoir accès à autant de matériel est très pratique. Ça fait vraiment plaisir de savoir comment réparer soi-même son vélo. Concernant le personnel, on s’y sent vraiment accueilli et comme chez soi. Je suis très heureux d’avoir fait la découverte de ce formidable endroit »