seanrcb Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I'm curious as to what the average price for a Mountain bike service is and what can I expect I normally do this all myself but have just bought a second hand bike that I want to take to a shop for some TLC. bearing in mind I'm not in one of the major cities. Only two bicycle shops where I stay
rouxtjie Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I'm curious as to what the average price for a Mountain bike service is and what can I expect I normally do this all myself but have just bought a second hand bike that I want to take to a shop for some TLC. bearing in mind I'm not in one of the major cities. Only two bicycle shops where I staysean Be carefull of minor and major service for bikes.....Rather do the following Get the brakes bled and gooi new padsService the fork and or shock if its a dual sus with new seals and oilsNew cassette and chainCheck wheel true and spokes and fix if neededGooi new outer and inner shifter cablesCheck chainrings for wear and replace if neededCheck chain and cassette for wear and replace if neededCheck BB bearings and replace if neededCheck headset bearings and replace if neededCheck hub bearings and replace if needed Ask for the five in bold to be done by lbs...tell them you are not interested in minor this or that. The ones below that you can do yourself and probably save yourself bucks along the way.
Vetseun Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I'm curious as to what the average price for a Mountain bike service is and what can I expect I normally do this all myself but have just bought a second hand bike that I want to take to a shop for some TLC. bearing in mind I'm not in one of the major cities. Only two bicycle shops where I stayI'm curious as to what the average price for a Mountain bike service is and what can I expect I normally do this all myself but have just bought a second hand bike that I want to take to a shop for some TLC. bearing in mind I'm not in one of the major cities. Only two bicycle shops where I stayHere in Bloem probably about R400 plus the expense to take it back twice because what you paid for was not done properly the first time. That is why I DIY
CleatsnCleavage Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Major service is about R750 - Cape Town and JHB,
Boerklong Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Lucky for us we have only one lbs so he cant shaft you. Around here 200 bucks
fanievb Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 sean Be carefull of minor and major service for bikes.....Rather do the following Get the brakes bled and gooi new padsService the fork and or shock if its a dual sus with new seals and oilsNew cassette and chainCheck wheel true and spokes and fix if neededGooi new outer and inner shifter cablesCheck chainrings for wear and replace if neededCheck chain and cassette for wear and replace if neededCheck BB bearings and replace if neededCheck headset bearings and replace if neededCheck hub bearings and replace if needed Ask for the five in bold to be done by lbs...tell them you are not interested in minor this or that. The ones below that you can do yourself and probably save yourself bucks along the way. i dont understand the red bits i would also have the rim tape replaced & new sealant added (if its tubeless)
rouxtjie Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 i dont understand the red bits i would also have the rim tape replaced & new sealant added (if its tubeless)ooo well spotted....will fix... And yes, your recommendation is spot on, always fresh tubeless
rouxtjie Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 NEW list Get the brakes bled and gooi new padsService the fork and or shock if its a dual sus with new seals and oilsCheck wheel true and spokes and fix if neededGooi new outer and inner shifter cablesReplace tubeless tape and sealantCheck chainrings for wear and replace if neededCheck chain and cassette for wear and replace if neededCheck BB bearings and replace if neededCheck headset bearings and replace if neededCheck hub bearings and replace if needed Ask for the four in bold to be done by lbs...tell them you are not interested in minor this or that. The ones below that you can do yourself and probably save yourself bucks along the way.
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