Bike Service
I offer two levels of bike service, a Basic Service at £30 which is designed to get you back on the road with a bike which is safe. I start by taking the wheels out with the bike upside down and soaking the whole underside, gears etc with penetrating oil and then some thicker oil left to soak in.
This is a long term investment designed to stop rust doing serious damage underneath. I then check and adjust the axles, the spokes are then tightened and the wheels trued, as best they can be.
With the bike the right way up, I scrub all the loose muck off and literally clean the bike with oil, again, keeping the rust out and everything working smooth.
A full safety check is done, steering bearings set up, the gears are made to work as well as they can do (within the limits of wear and tear). The brakes are set up, which includes new brake cables to be on the safe side, tyres inflated etc, and then I get to go for a spin to make sure it goes where I point it, and nothing else needs finishing off.
NOTE: If I find any disasters impending, I have a policy of ringing the customer first, to “sort out a plan” if you like. As opposed to turning up on your doorstep with a bill that’s going to leave you on beans on toast for the rest of the month!
The Premium Service at £60 includes the above, plus stripping and greasing both hubs, the bottom bracket(crank bearings) and headset (steering bearings).
After that, all the cables (gear and brake) are all cut off and replaced entirely with new outers too.
Not only will this make riding your bike more enjoyable, but also result in longer lasting components on your bike, and again, will help keep the dreaded rust from turning a nice bike into scrap.
NOTE: As the bike is completely stripped for a full service, it is a good time to get things such as headsets, bottom brackets, hub parts, tyres, brake blocks etc replaced, as it will incur LITTLE OR NO extra labour charges. Smooth move.
The price is inclusive of collection and deliveryfrom a convenient location within the District of Lancaster and Morecambe. If you wish to use my services and live outside of the District then please get in touch and I will advise on any extra costs incurred due to travel.
