Servicing?

WelshStew

I'm about to put my bike in for a service, and was wondering what I can expect to be done?

Change the fluids, check/change the brake pads etc etc?

Also, how much roughly do you think I'll be looking at paying? It's the first service the bike has had (as if you couldn't tell!), so I really am a bit clueless.

stu8975

For a normal service expect to pay £35-£45, this will cover the basics, regrease cables/bearings, gears checked/re tuned, brakes checked, wheels checked for trueness etc. This will normally NOT include any replacement parts which includes new brake fluid or shock oil, the mechanic should contact you if anything needs to be replaced and give you a price for the parts before they are fitted. Some shops offer different levels of servicing at different prices, eg. deluxe service may include replacement cables and bearings (non sealed) etc but it might cost you £80-£90 for the service. Your best bet is to ask wherever you are having your bike serviced to see whats included and whats not.

nicklouse

First service or first after the free 6 weekish check over service?

where is it going?

what they going to do and how much the shop should inform you what their service covers.

WelshStew

It's the first ever service.

I missed the free one, I was too busy riding, and I've had it now for a year and a half, so thought it was about time to put it in :oops:

I asked the shop, Don Skene Cycles in Cardiff, for a price, and they said £20!!
I think I need to ask them again :?

nicklouse

dont ask them the price again just ask them what they do for that.

stu8975

If you have a decent bike with sealed bearings (headset, bottom bracket, hubs) then it may be cheaper as there will be no need to take them apart to regrease, so the price may be relevant to your bike

nicklouse

stu8975 wrote:

If you have a decent bike with sealed bearings (headset, bottom bracket, hubs) then it may be cheaper as there will be no need to take them apart to regrease, so the price may be relevant to your bike

Mmm i still regrease cartrige bearings.

maybe why my bearings are still fine years on...

a 20 quid service is a 20 quid service. allways ask what you are getting for your money. as it may not be what you expect or require.

fizik

Why pay them to do it when you can do it yourself. Read the manuals etc and links on this site and you will save yourself alot of money. Also buy a toolkit like the lifeline £40 on wiggle and you will be able to do most things apart from suspension and headsets.