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May 2024
12:44pm, 16 May 2024
86,031 posts
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Diogenes
What would you pay for a bike service? I need my brakes and gears done on my hybrid bike
My nearest place quotes £35 for each of these. For £70 they do a bronze service which includes the following:
Full inspection and quote
Adjust gears
Adjust brakes
Check and inflate tyres
Lubricate drivetrain
Tyre pressures checked
Torque check all fixings and bolts
Test ride
Does that seem like a reasonable rate. I find bike mechanics, brakes especially, virtually impossible so don't say I should do it myself. I'd rather attempt brain surgery.
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May 2024
1:41pm, 16 May 2024
19,042 posts
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Dave W
Seems reasonable to me. My local mechanic charges £20 P.H. plus parts, so wouldn't be a great deal of difference for a full service.
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May 2024
2:20pm, 16 May 2024
24,652 posts
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Meglet
Bronze service sounds about right. Peace of mind knowing it’s full checked over too.
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May 2024
3:02pm, 16 May 2024
8,455 posts
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um
Mine was charging £50 for that 10 years ago or so.
And it's not so much the time they spend, it's the time you save. They may be able to do brakes & gears in 10 -15 mins. I'd take 3 days and they still wouldn't be quite right.
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May 2024
3:11pm, 16 May 2024
12,639 posts
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lammo
Indeed, you're paying for the expertise, well worth it in my opinion and the numbers you've quoted seem reasonable
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May 2024
3:13pm, 16 May 2024
86,041 posts
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Diogenes
Thanks everyone, I a have also found another place that does similar for £60. I just need to work out now whether I will ride it enough to make it worth my while, especially as I also need to invest in a different saddle.
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May 2024
3:19pm, 16 May 2024
12,640 posts
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lammo
You only need to ride it once to make it worth your while
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May 2024
3:25pm, 16 May 2024
8,458 posts
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um
And having it done will increase the probability you ride it more than once!
(And give you a bit of incentive. Try thinking of the service in £, and then within a few days or weeks, pence per mile ridden!)
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May 2024
5:16pm, 16 May 2024
2,558 posts
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MudMeanderer
Seems about right. You may possibly be able to find a 'Dr Bike' service that pops up and can give it a quick fettle, but I like the idea of building a relationship with a local bike shop. Even if you can potentially do a lot of jobs, a lot can get tricky and awkward (more so with modern bikes) and so it's good to find a local mechanic you have confidence in.
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May 2024
5:52pm, 16 May 2024
67,964 posts
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LindsD
Sounds totally reasonable to me.
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