A bike tune-up is a complete inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication of your
bicycle. We adjust gears and brakes, true
wheels, adjust the headset, bottom
bracket, axle cones and check all nuts and
bolts during a tune up. We will also
lube your bike as needed. During a
tune-up, we perform all repairs necessary
to put your bike into the best shape it
can be in for safe and reliable operation.
Parts and installation labor are not
included. We recommend tune-ups once
a year at a minimum for all bikes.
$75 for Geared Bikes
$45 for BMX, Kids, and Freestyle Type
Bikes
The
photos above give you an idea of what we
do when your bike is here for a tune up.
Each bike we work on is a unique case, so
many times we'll do more than what is
pictured to a bike while performing a tune
up!
HOW
OFTEN SHOULD I MAINTAIN MY BICYCLE????
A
common and legit question! The
most accurate answer is that it depends on
where you ride, what conditions you ride
in and how much you ride! A
bicycle is a machine...all machines need
some form of continuous care. Here
is a small list of things to do before and
after every ride at a minimum...and a
guide to how often your bike needs to
visit the shop!
BEFORE
EVERY RIDE
-Check Tire Pressure
-Check Shock Pressure
-Check Fork Pressure
-Inspect Tires For Cracks or Peeling
-Check and Make Sure Brakes Are
Operational
-Check Critical Stem/Braking System
Hardware/Bolts for Proper Torque
-Check For Loose Parts and Make Sure Bike
Does Not RATTLE
-Check Chain for Tight Links or Potential
Failure Points
AFTER
EVERY RIDE
-Inspect Tires Again
-Clean Drivetrain of Sand and Grime
-Clean Frame and Painted Areas of Sand,
Grime, and SWEAT!
-Re-lube chain properly and wipe off
excess chain lube
-Hang Bike In SAFE PLACE!
TUNE
UPS
We recommend a tune up once a year on
every bike at a MINIMUM...if you ride more
you might need more than one tune up a
year! A tune up on a bike is a
lot like an OIL Change in a car...it
needs to be done after a certain amount of
mileage, but should always be considered
every 6 months or so on a bike that is
used and needs to be considered safe and
reliable!
OVERHAULS
Overhauls completely recondition your
bike. If your bike is SO grimy and dirty
that a tune up will be ineffective, then
you need an OVERHAUL. If you have
premium equipment, overhauls are
recommended more often, about once a year,
to keep your bike and its gear in that
premium class! We do partial
overhauls and Drivetrain overhauls more
often than complete overhauls...If your
bike is tired, dirty and sad looking...an
over haul will breath new life into it!
WHEN
IN DOUBT...
We do
FREE estimates and safety checks
,anytime...If you are In Doubt...get your
bike down to the shop and we will inspect
it for you!
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