Road bike servicing?

[Sandro]

Hi there

 

Who would you guys say is good at servicing road bikes in and around the Jo'burg area? The shop I used to take my bike to (not gonna mention names) just doesn't seem to be up to scratch anymore.

 

Any suggestions?

[Delgado]

Tour De Frans' guys know there stuff well and Frans is mostly always there!

[rad006]

Cyclists workshop in Sundowner

 

Josh is really good. Only R400 for major Service

[Delgado]

Why not do it yourself? What do you need done?

[Sandro]

Thanks guys! Delgado I know the basics but you know what they say about a little knowledge! I actually had it serviced recently but the gears aren't quite right and I don't know if its maybe because the chain was also replaced. Changing from big to small chainring sometimes the chain doesn't seem to catch the small chainring properly and 'slips' if that makes any sense?

[sptlsb1]

I have so far only received good service from Northcliff Cycles, off Beyers Naude, Blackheath Shopping Centre

[Delgado]

Thanks guys! Delgado I know the basics but you know what they say about a little knowledge! I actually had it serviced recently but the gears aren't quite right and I don't know if its maybe because the chain was also replaced. Changing from big to small chainring sometimes the chain doesn't seem to catch the small chainring properly and 'slips' if that makes any sense?

If you had the service recently then there should be no issue taking it back to them on that basis for a fine tuning!? I think your issue is a minor tuning of the front derailleur! Does it the chain come off the small ring or does it seem to ''surf" over the top of it?

[Sandro]

 

Originally posted by sandro Thanks guys! Delgado I know the basics but you know what they say about a little knowledge! I actually had it serviced recently but the gears aren't quite right and I don't know if its maybe because the chain was also replaced. Changing from big to small chainring sometimes the chain doesn't seem to catch the small chainring properly and 'slips' if that makes any sense?

'Surfing' over the top is definitely whats happening, taken it back already once so rather gonna find someone else to give the business to, to be honest.

[scotty]

I find the fd the most annoying thing to set on a bike, often been tempted to smack it with a hammer.