Bicycle Services:
All bicycle services are based on a pre-scheduled service system, you will have to email me, or text me (texting is probably the best method and quickest method for me to respond back to you), or you can call me to schedule your bicycle's appointment.
Your bicycle appointment will be determined and set up; upon me calling/texting/emailing you back... and setting up your bicycle's service appointment.
No "walk in" repairs are accepted. (You always have to reach to me via text, call or email.)
I do offer free estimates, but you will need to reschedule your bicycle service with me after I see what your bicycle needs. I can reschedule your service appointment after your free estimate is done. Bicycle estimates are done while you wait with your bicycle, as I go over your bicycle with you there. This way you know exactly what your bicycle needs, and what my labor rate will be.
I offer 20% off of my labor rates for all senior citizens who are 55 yrs old and older.
I understand that living on a fixed income when you are retired in today's world can be hardship with our cost of living being so high.
Everyone should be able to ride a safe and reliable bicycle, so I keep my labor rates competitive to the local shops near by.
I do not stock parts, currently.
I may in the future; stock a few "convenience" items, but in all honestly you will be able to buy those items cheaper elsewhere.
My focus is mainly bicycle service, and the labor part.
I do not want to stock parts because there are too many parts and variables of parts for all of the different parts... for all of the different bicycles out there.
I may occasionally have on hand; a few tubes, or some cables / housing, or maybe even a set of v-brake pads... but if I do decide to stock those parts; they are "convenience"
items, and they will be cheaper if you actually bought those items at other places.
Safety Tune: $40 Labor
A safety tune consists of adjusting your bicycle's front and rear derailleurs, if they need to be adjusted.
I will adjust your front and rear brakes, if they need to be adjusted.
I will adjust your headset, if it needs to be adjusted.
I will go over the bicycle's bolts and secure any loose bolts. (Pedals to cranks, crank arm bolts, stem bolts, saddle bolt, etc.)
I will inspect your bicycle, and let you know what on your bicycle needs to be replaced.
Basic Tune-up: $75 Labor
A basic tune-up consists of me cleaning your frame and wheels in addition to adjusting your bicycle's front and rear derailleurs, if they need to be adjusted.
I will adjust your front and rear brakes, if they need to be adjusted.
I will adjust your headset, if it needs to be adjusted.
I will go over the bicycle's bolts and secure any loose bolts. (Pedals to cranks, crank arm bolts, stem bolts, saddle bolt, etc.)
I will minor true your front and rear wheels.
I will lube your cables and housing, lube your derailleur's pivot points, and lube your chain.
I will also top off the air in your bicycle's tubes to the tire's recommended air pressure.
Things I do NOT work on or do:
I do not work on any electric bicycles, and I do not work on electric shifters/derailleurs.
I do not over haul shocks, nor do I work on shocks. (I have no desire to do that, nor do I have the specialty tools to do that... so do not ask. I'm just being up front with you on that.)
I do not work on or bleed hydraulic brakes or any kind. I do not have the bleed kits for doing that service, nor do I want to invest in them. (I only work on cable/mechanical brakes.)
I do not over haul coaster brake hubs. (I do not have a desire to do that either.)
Bench and Tool Rental:
If you want to work on your own bicycle; and you do not have bicycle tools or the proper tools to work on your bicycle... I will offer a bench and tool rental service.
This is at my place, I will charge you a $30 per hour bench time, with a minimum of $15.
You can bring your bicycle, and your parts... and you can use my tools, my repair stand, and my wheel truing stand to work on your bicycle.
I am limiting a time of use, which will be set to 3 hours maximum.
I will stay with you, to make sure my tools are used properly and do not get damaged and that my tools go back to their proper place in the tool box.
I will offer you advise if you need it.
NOTE: This is a service that bicycle coop's offer to people, and bicycle shops do not and will not.
I know that not all riders want to own specific bicycle tools, and that may riders may not have the work space either, and I get that.
This is my solution to that.
This service is going to be a test phase service... and it may not be something that I continue to offer, or I may continue to offer it. It really depends on a few factors; will people be respectful of my tools and my workspace? (That is going to be the main factor of this service being offered.)
Individual Labor Rates For Adjustments:
Adjust Derailleur: $10.00
Adjust Brake: $10.00
Adjust Bottom Bracket: $35.00
Adjust Headset: $5.00
Wheel True: $10 to 30.00 (Side to Side truing rate)
Straighten Derailleur Hanger: $15.00
Adjust Front Hub: $15.00
Adjust Rear Hub: $25.00
Cut Down Fork Steer Tube: $20.00
Individual Labor Rates for Installations:
Install Tube / Tire: $10.00
Install Derailleur: $20.00
Install Brake: $15.00
Install Brake pads: $10.00
Install Cable: $5.00
Install Chain: $15.00
Install Shifters: $40 to 45.00
Install Cassette / Freewheel: $15.00
Install Pedals: $5.00
Install Headset: $25.00
Install Water Bottle Cage: $5.00
Install Kickstand: $5.00
Install Saddle: $5.00
Install Grips: $8.00
Install Crank: $30.00
Install Bottom Bracket: $ 35.00
Install Cable Housing: $10.00
Install Rim Strip Tape: $10.00
Install Fenders: $20.00
Install Road Bar Wrap: $20.00
Install Fork: $60.00
Install Star nut: $10.00
Install Crown race: $15.00
Additional Labor Rates and Materials Fees:
Lube chain: $5.00
Air up tires: $5.00 per wheel
Materials Fee: $5 to 10.00
(Rags, cleaners, etc.)
CLEANING:
Clean chain: $20.00
Clean cassette: $20.00
Dirty Bike Fee: $15 to 30.00
Drive Train Cleaning: $60.00
Loaner Bicycle:
I understand that some people may use their bicycle as their only means transportation, and if I'm working on your bicycle; I realize that your mode of transportation is unavailable.
I only have ONE loaner bicycle. If that loaner bicycle is available to loan out; I can loan out the loaner bicycle to you... while I'm working on your bicycle.
It is a generic mtn bike, I will also provide a bicycle lock for it... that you MUST USE to prevent it from being stolen.
The loaner bicycle will include a saddle bag on it, which will contain a spare tube, a patch kit, 2 tire levers, and a mini frame pump attached to the bicycle frame.
(If you have to use the spare tube, you will be charged for a replacement tube.) But I am providing those items, because I do realize sometimes flats can occur beyond a rider's circumstances...and that way you are not stranded due to a flat.
NOTE:
The loaner bicycle is a $250 (cash only) deposit.
You ARE responsible for whatever damage you occur to that bicycle while it is in your possession.
You ARE responsible for the bicycle to NOT get stolen while it is in your possession.
And if you break something on that bicycle while it is in your possession, I will charge you for the new replacement part(s) I need to install on that bicycle to fix it, as well as I will also charge the labor rate to fix and install that part(s).
Most bicycle shops locally that I know of; do not offer a loaner bicycle while your bicycle is getting fixed.
Some bicycle shops will "rent" you a rental bicycle.
I got the idea of a loaner bicycle from when people's vehicles are in the auto shop, and some auto repair shops will offer a "loaner car" to people.
This is going to be a test program service.
If the loaner bicycle is NOT abused by people who use, and if the loaner bicycle is not expensive to maintain, I will keep offering only ONE loaner bicycle.
If the loaner bicycle gets abused, or stolen... then the loaner bicycle will NOT be available, and this service will not be offered.