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Abbotsford Cycles bicycle repairs and service Melbourne Australia
TUNE UP AND SERVICE
How often do we recommend?
Every 6 months / 3000km, depending on the conditions the bicycle has encountered, and how well it has been maintained.
What do we do?
- Inspect the bicycle for problems, or potential problems, as we remove the wheels and the chain.
- Give the frame a wipe over, clean dirt away from bearings.
- Lube and clean the derailleurs, and lube the brake and gear cables.
- Clean and lubricate the chain.
- Remove and clean cassette if warranted.
- Check wheel bearings for adjustment and wear, check spoke tension and wheel trueness.
- Pump grease into front hub.
- Clean braking surface of rims.
- Inspect tyres for cuts and glass, check inflation pressure.
- Clean faces of brake blocks.
- Check for play in bottom bracket and head bearings.
- Check operation of suspension forks.
- Check tightness of mudguards, racks, lights etc.
- Check pedal bearing adjustment.
- Adjust brakes and gears.
- Check that seatpost and headstem will move in frame and fork.
What does it cost?
A basic charge of $50 including GST covers Labour. Any parts required are at additional cost. We will give you an Estimate of cost when you bring the bike in; we will ring you for approval to proceed if during the work we find extras which would cost more than $10 above the original Estimate.
We will charge extra Labour if wheels need to be straightened in the truing stand, rather than minor work while in the bike.
Any other jobs you specify can be done at the same time, generally at a lower Labour charge than if done separately. Changing tyres or tubes, retaping handlebars, fitting racks or computers
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COMPLETE OVERHAUL
How often do we recommend?
About every 12 months / 5000 kilometres, depending on the conditions the bicycle has encountered, and how well it has been maintained.
Often the chain and rea cogs with in need to be changed (average life 5,000 - 10,000 kilometres), sometimes the front chain rings also.
What do we do?
- Inspect the bicycle for problems, or potential problems, as we remove the wheels, chain, derailleurs, cranks, bottom bracket.
- Give the frame a wipe over, inspect head bearings.
- Clean and lube the derailleurs, and lube the brake and gear cables.
- Clean and lubricate the chain.
- Clean cranks and chainrings.
- Clean and grease bottom bracket and fit new loose ball bearings.(Sealed cartridge bottom brackets will also be removed in general, so that threads and shoulders can be greased to prevent corrosion.)
- Dissassemble hubs, clean and grease, and fit new loose ball bearings; check cones for wear and replace as necessary.
- Clean braking surface of rims.
- Clean faces of brake blocks.
- Check spoke tension and wheel trueness.
- Inspect tyres for cuts and glass, check inflation pressure.
- Check tightness of mudguards, racks, lights etc.
- Clean and lube sliders under boots, and check operation of suspension forks.
- Check tightness of mudguards, racks, lights etc.
- Adjust brakes and gears.
- Remove seatpost and headstem from frame and fork, and wipe insertion areas with grease.
- Check pedal bearing adjustment.
What does it cost?
A basic charge of $130 including GST covers Labour and high quality loose bearings. Labour for changing chain, cassette, bottom bracket is included in this price.Any parts required are at additional cost. We will give you an Estimate of cost when you bring the bike in ; we will ring you for approval to proceed if during the work we find extras which would cost more than $20 above the original Estimate.
We will charge extra Labour if wheels need to be straightened in the truing stand, rather than minor work while in the bike. Changing chain rings or overhauling pedals is also generally at extra cost. Overhaul of suspension forks is also extra - see below
Any other jobs you specify can be done at the same time, usually at a lower Labour charge than if done separately. Changing tyres or tubes, retaping handlebars, fitting racks or computers.
Of course this is an ideal opportunity to have a frame painted - cost for single colour baked enamel is $140 including GST. No additional charge for disassemblies and reassemblies the bicycle.
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SUSPENSION FORKS
Manufacturer's recommendations for servicing of suspendion forks are typically measured in hours of use, often as low as 20 to 40 hours. For competition and severe off road riding prompt maintenance is critical. For most users however, we would suggest a complete fork overhaul every 12 months or so. If travel becomes stiff then cleaning and greasing is appropriate. If there is play in the legs then wear has occurred in the bushes, with possible damage to the sliders, and more specialized overhaul is needed.
Disassembly, cleaning and relubrication of spring/elastomer type forks costs $35 combined with a service or overhaul, $40 separately, plus any parts.
For a major overhaul of air/oil type forks, we would send the unit to a specialist, eg in RockShox or Manitou, who can replace bushes as required. Our charge is $20 for removing and refitting the forks, plus freight charges. Additional cost will typically be $80 to $150, depending on what parts are required.
Abbotsford Cycles bicycle repairs and service Melbourne Australia
27 Swan St, Richmond, Melbourne, VIC 3121, Australia
Phone: (03) 9429 6889 Fax: (03) 9429 9262
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