GemmerKat Posted August 17, 2015 Share Hi Guys Just a general question regarding the repairs and the services.Took my bike in for a repair although I believe it will only requiring some adjustments. I am still a noob to mtb.One of my cyclist collegeaus was actually shocked about the quoted price. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted August 17, 2015 Share What bike is it, what was quoted for and how much was being charged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemmerKat Posted August 17, 2015 Share Dropped the bike off today. It is a silverback sola 4. The price quoted was +- 380 to check the issue with the gear selector and to replace the sealant in the tire if necessary. If there is something broken the costs can add up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_black_stig Posted August 17, 2015 Share Is youtube that hard to use nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Seems more information is like squeezing stones to draw blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted August 17, 2015 Share Dropped the bike off today. It is a silverback sola 4. The price quoted was +- 380 to check the issue with the gear selector and to replace the sealant in the tire if necessary. If there is something broken the costs can add up.And if the sealant is fine the price can go down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted August 17, 2015 Share minor service is around R450 labour.Sealant can be R65 per wheel up to R120. This is for additional labor and sealant.Adjusting gears; labour on its own can be R150. If the shifter is acting up, genral case is to replace. Shifters come in pairs. Only SRAM 10/ 11 speed AND Shimano 11 speed come in single units.If they fiddle with the shifter and get it working cable and housing should definitely be replaced. R50.So the R380 sounds good to me for possible lever repair, cable, housing and sealant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubber Posted August 17, 2015 Share minor service is around R450 labour.Sealant can be R65 per wheel up to R120. This is for additional labor and sealant.Adjusting gears; labour on its own can be R150. If the shifter is acting up, genral case is to replace. Shifters come in pairs. Only SRAM 10/ 11 speed AND Shimano 11 speed come in single units.If they fiddle with the shifter and get it working cable and housing should definitely be replaced. R50. So the R380 sounds good to me for possible lever repair, cable, housing and sealant. Yep - I agree with those figures. Of course they vary from shop to shop - but a good ballpark.That's why you need to learn to do it yourself - that's half the fun :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted August 17, 2015 Share If it is just some minor adjustments I cannot see it costing more than R100... If they only adjust your derailleurs and it costs that much I would find a new LBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted August 26, 2015 Share We charge R180 for a Quick Check service which includes a proper wash, gear setting and lube. Sealant top up extra R50. Probably what should be charged for in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Any non cyclist would be shocked. Just don't tell him what tubeless tyres cost. It's the price of the beautiful game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted August 26, 2015 Share Sounds about right...maybe even a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDW Posted August 26, 2015 Share Does a minor service cost R460 nowadays? Wow, didn't realise that. The R230 I spent on going on a "bike mechanic" course seems like a bargain now. Only take my bike in for brake bleeding (and if something like a hub breaks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemmerKat Posted August 26, 2015 Share Hi guys. So I paid R365 for everything. Seems the front derailleur was bent.Got that fixed as well as tyre sealant for the one tyre.Also got a service and again it was a very pleasant experience at the shop. I will most certainly go to the same place for any repairs or services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Lekker, sounds like a good lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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