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 will be accepted. (You always have to contact to me via text, call or email.)
I do offer free estimates, I can look at your bicycle, and see what your bicycle needs.
All bicycle estimates are done while you wait with your bicycle, as I go over your bicycle with you there... this way you will know just what exactly your bicycles needs to be safe and reliable. 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 a lot of parts.
My focus is mainly bicycle service, and the labor part.
I do not want to stock too many parts; because there are way too many parts and variables of parts for all of the different bicycles out there.
(That is the main reason why most bicycle shops no longer stock a large selection of parts either.)
I do however stock some generic parts on hand... which are; some tubes (various tube sizes), some cables / housing, along with some v-brake and cantilever brake pads,
grips, the basics to keep bicycles going. These generic parts are not a large selection by any means.
If you do need to get parts ordered for your bicycle; I can help you by suggesting which parts you need... and you can order those parts from Performance Bicycle, or any other on-line bicycle parts source you prefer, or you can buy those parts locally from a local shop. Just remember, most local shops will most likely have to special order your parts and they many not have every part in stock in their shops.
I charge fair labor rates that are competitive to local shops; my passion for cycling will show in your bicycle's performance.
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 (of any kind), and I do not work on any 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.)
I do not work on recumbent or tandem bicycles because I do not have the room to work on them.
I do not build wheels, the art of building wheels is not something I have mastered; I can minor true your wheel side to side... if it is in dire need of some major wheel truing, I will refer to a local shop that can better handle that task.
I do not work on "big box" or "department store" bicycles, many local shops decline working on these bicycles for safety reasons.
My prime goal is to offer safety checks, basic tune-ups, along with individual installations and adjustments; labor prices are listed below for the individual installations and adjustments.
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
Reassemble a "shipped" bicycle: $100 to 125 per bicycle
Build a Kid's Bicycle: $75 per bicycle
Build a Single Speed Boxed Bicycle*: $100 per bicycle
Build a boxed Complete Mtn Bike*: $150 per bicycle
Build a boxed Complete Road Bike*: $150 per bicycle
*These are prebuilt new bicycles from a manufacturer that require to assembled.
(Prices for assembling a bike bought from retailers typically cover labor, parts inspection, and basic setup. The labor prices vary due assembly complexity, bike type, and whether components must be installed or tuned on-site.)
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: $10.00
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 to $40
Install Cable Housing: $10.00 to $15
Install Rim Strip Tape: $10.00 per wheel
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
Other :
Thread spokes: $2 labor per spoke
(13 gauge, 14 gauge, 15 gauge)
* You must supply your own spoke(s)
(I do have very limited stock in some spokes, prices vary.)
Pick up and re-deliver your bicycle to you $30 labor
(Loveland area service only)
Dirty Bicycle Wash Service: $40 Labor and up
Is your bicycle filthy and neglected from years of sitting the shed, garage, storage, or perhaps in an old barn?
Does it need to be cleaned off?
Depending on exactly how dirty it is, I can perform a bicycle wash service.
(This dirty bicycle wash service will clean off your bicycle's frame, wheels, but it is not a full on drivetrain cleaning.)
It will only consist of getting the dust, dirt, and cob webs off of your bicycle frame and rims. Ya know all that nasty heebie-jeebie stuff ya don't want on your bicycle.
Additional Cleaning materials fee is $5 to 15 cash (for rags, degreaser) Depending on just how nasty and dirty your bicycle is.
Than you will also need another service to get your bicycle back into riding shape, like a Safety Check or a Basic Tune-up... I can determine which service will suit your bicycle's
needs after I look it over as a free estimate for you before washing it.
The other recommended service; will get your chain re-lubed, tires aired up to the correct pressure, and so forth.
Because now that your bicycle is all cleaned off, you will want it to be safe and reliable to ride.
Drivetrain Cleaning: $50 Labor
It has been proven that a regular drivetrain cleaning extends component life by up to 50%, improves shifting efficiency, and reduces wear on the chain, cassette,
and chainrings.
Clean drivetrains should be maintained every 100–500 miles (or after muddy/wet rides )
Additional Cleaning materials fee is $10 to 20 cash (for rags, degreaser, re-lube)
After I clean your drivetrain, I will re-lube the chain, and the derailleur's pivot point as part of this service.