Bike Repair
Are you tired of going through the hassle of bringing your bike to a repair shop? Worried about not knowing how much it’ll cost and if you’ll even get what you need? Don’t worry. Because we want to get you back up and running as soon as possible, Brad’s Bikes offers a bike repair pick up and drop off service.
Repairs Start at $80
Bike repairs start at $100 + any new parts necessary. We will always communicate with you about what needs to be done and come up with a plan thats going to work for everybody
What does a typical bike repair cost ?
The cost of proper bike maintenance can vary. We work at a flat rate for a bicycle service which you can find options here. Any bike repairs which require parts that cannot be saved have to be replaced with new parts that we need to source are an additional cost to the service.
Typically the total cost has ranged from $180-$340, depending of the type and number of parts that are required. We recommend to get the best result is the $180 Bike Service option. This bicycle servicing option gets a detailed service, with components removed for inspection and cleaning.
We always contact you before doing extra work and ordering parts to make sure you happy to proceed.
What are the most common type of bike repairs?
There are a number of varying combinations that we come across in our workshop such as:
- Flat tyres & having a tube replaced
- Stretched or rusted chains
- Damaged rear derailleur, cracked hangers, tuning gears, adjusting limit screws for better gear shifting
- Noisy bottom brackets from worn bearings or incorrect torque settings
- Brakes, brake pads, spongy brake levers, replacement of inner brake cables
- Complete degrease and clean of bike components
- Gear shifting problems from combinations of issues above
Flat Tyre?
Don’t worry about a flat tyre, we can help you repair or replace your inner tube so you can keep riding
Squeaking Brakes?
If you have squeaking brakes that make the aweful sound that we all know and love. Could be your pads or a clean
Buckled Rims?
We help you with truing buckled wheels. Repalcement spokes or hub servicing is included in some service options
Are older bikes worth repairing?
Of course. There’s no reason to give up on your old bike as soon as something goes wrong with it. Old bikes are also worth repairing because it is a more cost-effective, sustainable and rewarding option. We have helped many of our customers, such as those who have dusted off their old trusty bikes that haven’t been used for a number of years, with great results.
As bike mechanics, we see many different wear issues with older bikes, such as levers, wheels/rims, tyres, spokes, brake pads and rusty chains, just to name a few. We try to repair and salvage what we can, paying respect to the bike and its original design features. Alternatively, you can always have a new one assembled if it’s not possible to bring your old bike back to top form.
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F.A.Q’s
Can I fix my bike myself ?
Sure you can give it a go, if you know your way around bikes, and have confidence that the job will be completed safely. DYI bike maintenance and bicycle repair can be costly as your may need to buy expensive tools and the need to know the right bike parts to source.
Having the right tools, part knowledge, experience and know how is important to good bike safety and maintenance. If you are not sure check with your local bike mechanics and book in a service, there is plenty of bike upside for you to keep you safe.
What things should I check before a ride?
There are basic checks you can do before a ride for good bike maintenance that don’t require special tools. If you want to know more or go through this with us please contact us for basis overview.
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Does the bike have sufficient brake pads? A visual inspection is a start.
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Tyres:
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Do need a new tube – get yourself some tyre levers
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Is the tyre inflated enough? Check the maximum psi which is found on the side of tyre.
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Does the tyre have enough tyre tread?
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Is the headset tight or can you feel any knocking?
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Check the bike wheel is secure.
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Check the gears. Do they shift smoothly?
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When was the last time you put some lube/grease on your chain? Ideally at least once a month.
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Are you pedals on tight?
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Is your saddle on tight?
What types of bikes do you repair?
We repair all types of road and mountain bikes. Whether you need tyre work, tube replacements, chain replacement or repair, or anything else, we can help you out. Our bike repair service pick up and drop off means you won’t have to worry about travelling for repairs.