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Servicing & Repairs

Bike Servicing

When it comes to servcing a bike there are various levels of what can be done. With that in mind I offer 3 levels of servicing to get your bike to the condition you require. Please see below for a breakdown of each service level: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Contact form at the bottom of the page and further contact details available here.

Bike Repairs

Sometimes we get it wrong on two wheels and it is our bike that pays the price. Scrapes, bruises, and even bones will heal over time but unfortunately bikes don't mend themselves. Whether it is an accidental drop, a crash, a lack of regular maintenance / servicing, or maybe it's been sitting alone too long. Book it in and we can get it running again.

Servicing Prices

Parts not included in below prices

Please note that the prices quoted below cover labour charges. Any parts required will be an additional charge. This would include things such as brake pads, brake and gear cables, chains, bearings etc. Any jobs that include parts (such as a hydraulic brake bleed - this would include the required fluid) will be stated specifically in the table below.

If a part needs replacing to ensure the safe running / operation of the bike then this will be done as standard. In good conscience I will not leave faulty or broken parts on a bike that I have been given to service / fix. Safety first.

Dirty Bikes

If you are bringing your bike in for a service please make every effort to give it a clean prior to dropping it off. Should the bike need cleaning by yours truly prior to commencing work there will be an additional £20 fee to cover labour and parts.

Bronze Service
£50

The Bronze service is here to make sure your bike is running safely. It includes a basic service to ensure that this safe running can happen. I will check the brakes, gears, and tyre condition for wear or damage to give you peace of mind that your bike can be ridden safely.

Brakes, brake pads, and cables checked for correct operation and wear. If hydraulic brakes are present and not operational / safe please see below table for the cost of brake bleed procedure.
Gear cable checked for wear and gears indexed.
Drivetrain checked for excessive wear.
Tyre pressures & tyre wear checked.
Entire bike bolt safety check and torqued to specification if loose.

Any obvious observations on work that I would recommend having carried out will be given as advice and is free of charge. The Bronze service does not include any investigative work. Parts not included.

Silver Service
£125

The Silver service is for those who use their bike regularly and rely on it to perform well in all conditions. Ideal for commuters or regular riders / adventurers. This service includes everything from the Bronze service plus the following work:

Front and rear brake bleed / top up if required. Brake fluid included.
New brake and gear cables fitted along with derailleur adjustments to index front and rear gears.
Headset checked, cleaned, and regreased.
Drivetrain firstly checked for wear. Drivetrain then cleaned including cassette, chain, derailleurs, and chainrings. Drivetrain lubricated.
Bottom bracket checked for play / wear.
Tubeless tyre sealant added if required.
Wheels and spokes checked for damage / tension.

Any additional observations on work that I would recommend having carried out will be given as advice and is free of charge. The Silver service does not include any investigative work aside from the headset. Parts not included.

Gold Service
£190

The Gold service is here for those who ride frequently and like their bike to run smoothly, efficiently, and to provide ultimate peace of mind if pushing the bike, or the themselves, to the limit. Ideal for those who ride all year round as we know the bikes hate the salt and water seems to get in everywhere eventually. Also the correct choice if you have a bike that has been neglected for a period of time. This service includes everything from the Bronze & Silver services plus the following work:

I will strip your bike down to the bare bones and check all parts for wear / damage and replace if required.
Crankset removed, cleaned, and regreased.
Bottom bracket replaced if required. If not then area cleaned down and regreased.
Pedals removed, threads cleaned and regreased prior to refitting.
Brake callipers flushed out.
Wheel hubs checked for play and adjusted if required. Bearings replaced or full clean / regrease carried out (only if required).
Seat post removed, cleaned, and regreased.

Any additional observations on work that I would recommend having carried out will be given as advice and is free of charge. The Gold service does include investigative work. Parts not included.

Bike Builds
from £30

So you have treated yourself to a new bike. Maybe you have purchased a bike for your child. However, it turns up in a box. Now you could have a go at putting it together yourself to save a few pennies but unless you really know what you are doing there is a chance of injury or damage to both you and the bike. Get in touch and let me put it together safely for you. Quotes given based on the type of bike and the level of assembly required.

Individual Work Prices

Please note I am unable to provide servicing for stripping suspension at the present time. I also will not modify any E-Bikes for more power / faster speeds. E-Bike work will consist of mechanical work only.

Parts not included in below prices unless specified.

Brakes

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT - From £15

Adjust brakes so that cable tension and brake pad position are correct and not rubbing. This is bike dependant and prices will vary depending on your bikes brake type.

REPLACE BRAKE PADS (RIM BRAKE) - £8 per wheel

Remove old pads and replace with new pads. Includes adjustment at time of fitting.

REPLACE BRAKE PADS (DISC BRAKE) - £11 per wheel

Remove old pads and replace with new pads. Includes adjustment at time of fitting.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE BLEED - £20 per brake

Flush out old brake fluid and replace with new fluid. Fluid included in price.

FIT NEW BRAKE ROTOR - £10

Remove old brake rotor and fit new brake rotor.

INSTALL NEW BRAKES - From £20

This is bike dependant so please enquire for a quote.

Cockpit & Steering

HEADSET ADJUSTMENT - £15

Adjust headset to remove any play.

STRIP HEADSET, CLEAN, REGREASE - £30

Strip the headset down, clean bearings / shell as well as steering tube. Regrease and reassemble.

STEM REPLACEMENT - £20

Remove and detach old stem from bars and fit new one.

BAR TAPE - £25

Remove and replace bar tape. This includes removing old tape residue left on handlebars.

GRIP REPLACEMENT - £8

Remove old grips and fit new ones.

Wheels & TYRES

PUNCTURE REPAIR - £10

Remove old tube and fit new innertube. Innertube not included.

TUBELESS TYRE CONVERSION - £50

If your wheels are tubeless compatible and you want them converted from inner tubes. I recommend looking at Peaty's Tubeless Conversion Kits if you are in the market for this. I will remove tyres, old tubes, old tape, clean inner rim. I will fit new tubeless tape, valves, sealant, and tyres.

TUBELESS TYRE FITTING - £20

Already set up tubeless but need a new tyre fitting? This is the option for you. Remove old tyre, check tape and sealant levels, fit new tyre. Sealant included.

FREEHUB REPLACEMENT - £20

Remove old freehub and install new one.

WHEEL HUB SERVICE - FRONT £20 / REAR £30

Strip and clean hub. Assess for wear. Regrease.

DRIVETRAIN

NEW CHAIN FITTING - £15

Remove old chain, measure and fit new chain. Chain lube included.

DRIVETRAIN CLEAN - From £25

Chain removed and cleaned (if quick link present), cleaned on bike if no quick link, cassette removed and cleaned, rear and front derailleur cleaned, chainrings cleaned. Chain lube applied once complete. Excessively clogged / dirty drivetrains will cost more due to time and cleaning products.

GEAR SHIFTER REPLACEMENT - £25

Remove broken shifter and fit new shifter. This includes new gear cable and gear indexing.

GEAR TUNE UP - £15

Index front and rear gears to ensure smooth shifting.

GEAR CABLE REPLACEMENT & INDEXING - £25

Remove old gear cable and fit new one. Gear cable included.

CASSETTE FITTING - £15

Remove old cassette, clean freehub body and regrease, fit new cassette.

CRANKSET REPLACEMENT - £20

Remove old crankset, clean bottom bracket area, grease and install new crankset.

FIT NEW PEDALS - £10

Remove old pedals, clean threads, grease and fit new pedals.

NEW DERAILLEUR FITTING - £25

Remove broken derailleur and install new one. This includes a brand new gear cable and indexing of the gears / limit screws.

GEAR HANGAR REPLACEMENT - £10

Remove old gear hangar and install new one.

BOTTOM BRACKET SERVICE / REPLACEMENT - From £20

This is bike dependant so cost will be given once bottom bracket type has been identified.

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