Timing is everything

One of the things we pride ourselves on is our quick turnaround time for repairs. Many minor repairs can be done while you wait, and lots of others can be ready for you within 24-48 hours. Even if your bike repair requires ordering parts, we can usually get stuff for you within a few days.

Don’t live on the island? Call ahead and make an appointment. We will work on your bike while you wander around Bainbridge, go to Seattle for the afternoon, or hang out in the store.

We’ll work on nearly every bicycle brand out there, but we have a couple of exceptions:

Bikes with home-made motor conversions are not for us. We’re sure you did a fine job with the install, but your system may have quirks and safety constraints that we’re not ready to take responsibility for…

Some electric bikes have wheel sizes, general heft and custom parts that aren’t found elsewhere in the bicycle world (Radpower has a number of bikes like this), so if we can’t source universal replacement parts from our suppliers, physically lift the bike or simply fit the wheels into a bicycle wheel truing stand, we won’t be working on it.

 

Tune-up packages

The following package prices are for traditional bikes. Larger and more complex tandems, cargo bikes, recumbents and Ebikes typically add $20 to the prices listed. Suspension work, hydraulic brake bleeds, internally-routed shift wires, internal brake hoses or dropper-post control lines can also sometimes add $20-$80 to relevant tune-up package prices. When we check in your repair we’ll advise you of any additional surcharge.

 

Adult bike safety check $60

Check and adjust the brake tension and alignment. Align the derailleur hanger and adjust the shifting system.  Make sure everything that should be tight, is tight.  Inflate the tires.  Remove cobwebs (if it’s been idle a long time), inspect rusty spots, wipe down the frame and lube the chain. We’ll make sure that a crashed, recently assembled or neglected bike is safe to ride.
We’ll advise you if the safety check turns up any issues or the bike requires additional parts.

 

Kids’ bike tune-up $60

Annual tune-up for a child’s bike.  Adjust bike fittings for growth.  Check and adjust the brakes, hubs, headset, bottom bracket, shifting system (if any).  We’ll make sure that the force required to operate the shifter or brake levers is light enough for little hands. Make sure everything that should be tight, is tight.  Wipe down frame and lube chain.
Typical replacement parts, if any are needed, run $10-$25.

 

Annual tune-up, no parts needed $80 (Ebikes and tandems $100)

Annual maintenance for your bike. This is the safety check with adjustments that should greatly improve performance. We inspect and adjust the alignment and stopping power of your brakes. We align your derailleur hanger and adjust the shifting system. In addition we adjust both hubs, the bottom bracket and the headset. We true the wheels. We make sure everything that should be tight, is tight.  Inflate the tires. Wipe down the bike, lightly clean the cassette and chain, and lube as needed.
Even though this is the “no parts” tune-up, there is no additional installation charge for purchased accessories (like racks, phone holders, kickstands or fenders).

 

Annual tune-up with minor part replacement $100 (Ebikes and tandems $120)

This is the most common annual maintenance for your bike.  We inspect and adjust the brakes and shifting system.  We adjust the bearings in both hubs, the bottom bracket and the headset. We true the wheels. We make sure everything that should be tight, is tight.  Inflate the tires. Wipe down the bike, lightly clean the cassette and chain and lube as needed.
With this annual tune-up we include the labor cost for installing a couple of minor parts (like brake pads or a shift cable, or a tube & tire).
The installation charge for purchase accessories (like racks, kickstands or fenders) is included.
Typical replacement parts, like brake pads and cables, run $30-$75.

 

Performance tune $120 (Ebikes & tandems $140)

This is the Annual tune-up plus some more labor-intensive replacement parts. We check alignment and adjust the brakes. Adjust the hubs, headset, bottom bracket, replacing bearings if necessary. We align or replace the derailleur hanger, replace shift cables if needed and adjust the shifting system. We make sure everything that should be tight, is tight.  True the wheels.  Inflate the tires.  Wipe down bike and lube chain (although we’re probably replacing the chain & cassette with this tune-up).
Tires and tubes, brake pads and cable installation included.  Purchased accessory installation included.
Bikes with suspension (that needs work), dropper posts, internal wiring or hoses that need to be replaced may cost more.
Typical replacement parts for this tune-up run $100-$250.

 

Commuter special $150 (Ebikes $170)

Annual maintenance plus a bunch of part replacement.  Check and adjust the brakes, hubs, headset, bottom bracket, and shifting system.  Make sure everything that should be tight, is tight.  True the wheels.  Inflate the tires.  Wipe down frame. Clean drivetrain in solvent tank and lube chain. 
Tires and tubes, brake pads, and cable installation included.  Chain, cassette, bottom bracket, chainrings, derailleur pulley and handlebar tape installation included. 
Purchased accessory installation included.
Bikes with internal wiring or hoses that need to be replaced may cost more.
Typical replacement parts for this tune-up run $150-$250.

 

Comprehensive overhaul $250 (Ebikes & tandems $270)

Strip bike to bare frame. Clean, lube and/or replace components.  Overhaul and lubricate all bearing areas.  Check and adjust the brakes, hubs, headset, bottom bracket, and shifting system. Align or replace the derailleur hanger. Make sure everything that should be tight, is tight.  True the wheels. Inflate the tires. Clean and lube chain. 
This is also the “framectomy” package if you need parts from an old bike built up on a new frame.
Accessory installation included.
Typical replacement parts for an overhaul can run $200-$400.

 

Seasonal special $120

The winter special is a pretty comprehensive overhaul (like the Commuter Special but with more cleaning) for the price of a Performance Tune-Up.  The seasonal special is available November through the end of January.

 

 

Itemized Repairs:

 

Clean (solvent tank) & inspect drivetrain $50

Bike build (shipped bike) price depends on level of disassembly  $50-85

Bike build (new bike purchased elsewhere) price depends on level of disassembly $75-200

Bike build (new bike purchased here) Free

Fix brakes on a walker (rollator) $20-$30

Miscellaneous build (rollators, wheelchairs, exercise equipment, Ikea furniture)   If you can’t figure it out yourself give us a call, we have plenty of tools and have seen most of it all before. $75/hour

Miscellaneous repair $75/hour

Vintage bicycle restoration work including period-correct component procurement, frame refinishing, decal procurement and modern (but vintage-looking) updates. Stop in or email for estimates.

Arrange for warranty work or brand-proprietary component replacement on bike not purchased here $50-$100

Shopping consultation for internet-only bike brands (YT, Canyon), consumer-direct or bike shop brands not represented locally (Cannondale, Giant, etc.) and more esoteric bike purchases. Sizing, detailed component evaluation, after-purchase assembly and fitting of bike brands that we don’t carry (except Radpower): $50-300

Diagnose and fix “clicking noise” Free-$75

Remove rusted/frozen/stuck item  $75/hour

Pack bike for shipping $60

 

Wheel Repairs

Inflate  tires  Free

Replace tire/tube $15

Install tubeless tire/add sealant $25-$35

Replace rear tire/tube on belt-drive or internally geared hub bike $25

Replace rear tire/tube on bakfiets, adult trike, hub-motor ebike or Dutch bike $45

Drill presta rim to fit schraeder valve $15

Glue tubular (with pressure tape) $20

Glue tubular (with actual tubular glue) $50

True wheel (price varies with amount of work needed) $15-$30

Replace broken spoke $25

Build wheel (single) $70

Build wheel (pair) $120

Wooden or carbon rim build surcharge $15

Tie & solder wheel $40

Slot hub for bladed spokes $30

Wheel building class (2-3 sessions, 2 student max) $150

Adjust hub & add grease $20

Overhaul hub (ball bearing) $35

Overhaul hub (cartridge bearing) $40

Replace freehub body $50

Overhaul coaster brake hub $80

Overhaul internally geared hub $100

 

Frame & Fork Repairs

Align dropouts on steel fork $50

Align derailleur hanger $25

Replace derailleur hanger $30

Tap/chase threads $20

Install riv-nut (bottle or fender mounts) $40

Replace shifter bosses (aluminum or carbon frame) $75

Replace damaged pedal or derailleur hanger threads with a helicoil $40

Spread 126mm dropouts on steel or aluminum frame to 130mm $40

Align steel frame $100

Align rear dropouts on steel frame $50

Replace suspension pivot bearings $50-$100

Overhaul rear suspension unit $40-120

Remove, box suspension for factory work $20

Tap/face bottom bracket threads $50

Face fork crown $40

Cut/clean steerer tube threads $40

Cut & install threadless fork $40

Tune most suspension forks (new-5 years old) $50

Overhaul most suspension forks $120-$300

Remove, box suspension fork for factory work $20

Face/ream headtube $50

Ream seat tube $40

Remove rusted/frozen/stuck item $75/hour

Strip frame/box for paint or repair $30

Frame painting (We have experience with many talented and affordable bicycle painters.  We can help get your favorite bike back to new or better appearance), ask for quote.

Frame repair of steel, titanium and carbon-fiber bikes can done. Major repair work will be sent to one of our preferred frame builders or carbon repair centers.

Replace bottom bracket $30-$75

Replace headset (threaded) $50-$80

Replace headset (non-threaded) $30-75

Overhaul headset $50

 

Shifting systems

Adjust cable-actuated derailleurs $25-$40

Replace exposed shift cable $20-$30

Replace internally-routed shift cable $30-$100 (some designs require the removal of the fork or cranks and bottom bracket in order to complete this task).

Adjust Shimano Di2, Sram etap or Campagnolo shift systems $30-$50

Update firmware on Shimano Di2 shift systems $50

Replace severed wire(s) and adjust Shimano Di2 or Campagnolo shift systems $50-$100

Overhaul Campagnolo ergo shift lever $75

Replace & adjust upright bar style shift levers $25-$40

Replace & adjust STI style levers (preserving or replacing tape on drop bar bike) $50-$80

Replace & adjust bar-end style shift levers $40-$70

Align bent derailleur hanger $25

Replace broken derailleur hanger $30

Replace chain and/or cassette $20-$50

Replace chainrings $20-$60

Replace derailleur pulleys $20

 

Brake systems

Adjust brake/fix squeaking noise $20

Bleed hydraulic brake/cut hose $40

Align/mill disc brake mounts $50

Replace brake pads $20 (per brake)

Replace brake cable $20-$30

Replace brake levers & adjust brakes (upright bar bike) $30

Replace & adjust STI style brake levers (drop bar bike) $50-$80

Mill/tap cantilever bosses $30

Fix brake shudder (cyclocross & touring bikes, parts may be needed) $20-$50

Overhaul coaster brake $80

 

Drivetrain system

Clean in solvent tank & inspect drivetrain $50

Adjust bottom bracket $20-$30

Overhaul/replace bottom bracket (ball bearing) $50

Overhaul/replace bottom bracket (cartridge bearing) $30-50

Replace chainrings $20-$60

Replace chain and/or cassette $20-$50

Replace derailleur pulleys $20

Diagnose and fix clicking noise Free-$75

Remove rusted/frozen/stuck item $75/hour

 

Handlebar, stem and cockpit components

Install & tape drop handlebars $40

Install upright handlebars (longer cables may be required) $20-$100

Install quill stem (longer cables may be required) $30-$100

Install threadless stem (longer cables may be required) $15-$100

Overhaul headset $30-$60

Face steel or aluminum fork crown $40

Cut/clean steerer tube threads $40

Cut & install threadless fork $40

Tune most suspension forks (new-5 years old) $50

Overhaul most suspension forks $120-300

Remove, box suspension fork for factory work $20

Install headset (threaded) $50-$80

Install headset (non-threaded) $30-$75

Install cable-actuated dropper seatpost $25-$50

Install hydraulic or electronically-controlled dropper seatpost $50-$75

Install grips free-$5

Tape handlebars $20

Install clip-on aero bars (with tape and shifters) $50

Install integrated aero bars (with tape, internal cables and shifters) $100

Install bar-ends $10

 

Electric motor (Ebike) repairs

We deal with Mahle, Shimano, Bosch, and some Bafang motor systems regularly and have or can get replacement components easily. If you have an ebike that doesn’t use motors from these manufacturers we may be able to work on them but will probably need you to track down the necessary parts.

We won’t work on Radpower or Ancheer brand bikes or any bike with a modified, recalled (or generally suspect) lithium-ion battery.

Perform firmware updates $40-$75

Replace crank-based motors $100-$250

Re-build wheel with hub-based motor $100

Replace control consoles and/or console wiring $20-$75

Replace battery packs (external vs. internally mounted) $20-$250

 

Accessories

Are you buying the accessories from us?  Many of the installation fees are waived completely or reduced when you buy from Classic Cycle.

Install/calibrate standard bike computer $10

Install/calibrate bike computer with cadence $15

Install/calibrate power meters & Garmin GPS $30-$50

Install basic fender set $10-$30

Install custom fenders $25-$50

Replace saddle free-$5

Install rack free-$20

Install grips free-$5

Tape handlebars $20

Install clip-on aero bars (with tape and shifters) $50

Install integrated aero bars (with tape, internal cables and shifters) $100

Install bar-ends $10

Install training wheels $15

Install mirror, cages, and other minor accessories free-$10

Install baby seat $20-$50