Geez, I do all that after every ride.Adjust brakes, derailleurs, give the bike a “once over” for anything loose and adjust if possible, cranks, headset. $80.
Anything related to replacement or suspension will be more.
You check for looseness after every ride?Geez, I do all that after every ride.
Look at all the money I saved.... and lube the chain.
i was thinking the same thing i couldnt afford to ride if i had to pay someone to work on my stuff, or id be riding a bike that only half works.Geez, I do all that after every ride.
Look at all the money I saved.... and lube the chain.
Sure do. Eye ball it all. Takes all of 5 minutes. Wipe down the shock and fork seals too.You check for looseness after every ride?
id be riding a bike that only half works.
Adjust brakes, derailleurs, give the bike a “once over” for anything loose and adjust if possible, cranks, headset. $80.
Anything related to replacement or suspension will be more.
Are you asking what you should do periodically or what a shop does as a tune up?Would you remove the cassette to check the rear hub and bearings? True the wheels if needed? What kind of adjustment would you make to hydraulic brakes?
My question relates to modern bike shops tune ups. As a competent bike mechanic (worked in a shop for 7 years) I am pretty good about keeping my gear running well. As I’ve gotten older and busier (family, work, etc.) I find I don’t have the time. Back in the day, a tune up meant truing both wheels, greasing the hubs, BB and headset, adjusting brake calipers and cables, adjusting front and rear derailleurs... it was a lot of stuff. Now you have sealed bearings throughout, one derailleur and hydraulic brakes.Are you asking what you should do periodically or what a shop does as a tune up?
I think that is beyond the scope of what a shop calls a tune up. Probably in the $200 range, without parts.if i was to pay a shop to "tune up" my bike, i would expect them to disassemble all frame pivots and clean all of the frame bearings, BB and headset/replace as necessary. also make sure the derailuer is shifting perfectly and check the shock and fork operation. I would also clean the bike well before dropping it off.
Peeped some websites, that standard cost does include truing.My question relates to modern bike shops tune ups. As a competent bike mechanic (worked in a shop for 7 years) I am pretty good about keeping my gear running well. As I’ve gotten older and busier (family, work, etc.) I find I don’t have the time. Back in the day, a tune up meant truing both wheels, greasing the hubs, BB and headset, adjusting brake calipers and cables, adjusting front and rear derailleurs... it was a lot of stuff. Now you have sealed bearings throughout, one derailleur and hydraulic brakes.
Don’t get me wrong- I know there’s plenty of work and time spent going over a modern bike. $75-$100 is about what I’d expect to pay. I fully support my LBS and their mechanics. It’s a genuine question that bike owners who are not mechanically inclined might have.
Better if someone else quotes it?Our standard tune up includes the following:
Wheel truing off the bike
Adjustment of headset, BB, hubs, derailleurs, and brakes (Hydro bleed small upcharge)
Wipe down of frame/fork
Clean and relube of drivetrain and components (der. pivots, pulleys, etc)
Retorque all fasteners to manufacturers specifications
Check all pressures (tires, shocks)
Installation of service parts (tires/tubes not included)
Because of collusion laws, I am not at liberty to quote exact pricing, but it is under $100. As we tell customers, it takes care of most of the sins due to rider neglect/abuse/lengthy garage storage.
We also offer more in depth packages for those that require additional services like fork/shock services, etc.
Hope this helps....
Better if someone else quotes it?
https://www.popsbikeshop.com/articles/bike-repair-pg95.htm
That sounds well worth a $100. I used to go to Bay Ridge Bikes in Brooklyn and they'd completely hose down my bike, wipe it clean and lube everything after a tune up. The bike always looked like new when I got it back. It was a nice touch.Our standard tune up includes the following:
Wheel truing off the bike
Adjustment of headset, BB, hubs, derailleurs, and brakes (Hydro bleed small upcharge)
Wipe down of frame/fork
Clean and relube of drivetrain and components (der. pivots, pulleys, etc)
Retorque all fasteners to manufacturers specifications
Check all pressures (tires, shocks)
Installation of service parts (tires/tubes not included)
Because of collusion laws, I am not at liberty to quote exact pricing, but it is under $100. As we tell customers, it takes care of most of the sins due to rider neglect/abuse/lengthy garage storage.
We also offer more in depth packages for those that require additional services like fork/shock services, etc.
Hope this helps....