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 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:
The Canyon brand seems to think that the world doesn’t need bike shops. They’re pretty obnoxious about it, actually. We might suggest that you send your Canyon back to the factory in Germany to be repaired, no offense.
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 or simply fit the wheels into a bicycle wheel truing stand, we won’t be working on it.
Available Services
• Tune-ups
• Specific repairs
• Complete Overhauls
• Antique restoration
• New bike assembly
• Accessory installation
• Wheel building
• Suspension tuning/overhauls
• Frame painting & repairs
• Repair estimates for insurance/craigslist
• Bicycle fitting
• Repair classes
Safety check $50
Check and adjust the brake and shifting systems. Make sure everything that should be tight, is tight. Inflate the tires. Wipe down frame and lube chain.
Kids’ bike tune-up $50
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). Make sure everything that should be tight, is tight. Wipe down frame and lube chain.
Annual tune-up $70
Common annual maintenance for your bike. 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 bike and lube chain.
Performance tune $90
Annual maintenance plus some 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 bike and lube chain. Tires and tubes, brake pads and cable installation included. Purchased accessory installation included. Replacement parts extra.
Commuter special $120
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. Replacement parts extra.
Comprehensive overhaul $200
Strip bike to bare frame and overhaul parts. Overhaul and lubricate all bearing areas. 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. Completely clean the components and frame. Install parts as needed. Clean and lube chain. Part installation included. Replacement parts extra.
Tune-up surcharge for recumbents & tandems $15
Seasonal special $89
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.
While we do work on bikes purchased elsewhere, and will build bikes or install parts that you purchase over the internet, please show us some courtesy. Bringing in replacement parts (that we already stock) to use during the course of a tune up is tacky. Shopping for parts at our store, buying them online, and then bringing them in for us to install is really insulting. Please don’t do it. Our prices are fair, and reflect the costs of running a bike shop where we live.
Clean (solvent tank) & inspect drivetrain $40
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
Miscellaneous build (land-rower, exercise equipment, Ikea furniture) If you can’t figure it out yourself give us a call, we have plenty of tools and have seen it all before. $65/hour
Miscellaneous repair $65/hour
Diagnose and fix electric motor system bike $50-100
Arrange for warranty work or part replacement on bike not purchased here $30
Diagnose and fix “clicking noise” Free-$75
Remove rusted/frozen/stuck item $65/hour
Box bike for shipping $50
Itemized Repairs
Wheel Repairs
Inflate tires Free
Replace tire/tube $15
Install tubeless tire/add sealant $25
Drill presta rim to fit schraeder valve $10
Glue tubular (with pressure tape) $15
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) $60
Build wheel (pair) $100
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) $30
Overhaul hub (cartridge bearing) $35
Replace freehub body $50
Overhaul coaster brake hub $50
Overhaul internally geared hub $85
Frame & Fork Repairs
Align dropouts $30
Align derailleur hanger $25
Replace derailleur hanger $20
Tap/chase threads $15
Install riv-nut (bottle or fender mounts) $30
Replace shifter bosses (aluminum or carbon frame) $50
Replace threads (helicoil) $30
Spread 126mm frame to 130mm $30
Align steel frame $100
Align dropouts $30
Replace suspension pivot bearings $50
Overhaul rear suspension unit $40-120
Remove, box suspension for factory work $20
Tap/face bottom bracket threads $40
Face fork crown $30
Cut/clean steerer tube threads $40
Cut & install threadless fork $30
Tune most suspension forks (new-5 years old) $50
Overhaul most suspension forks $120-$250
Remove, box suspension fork for factory work $20
Face/ream headtube $30
Ream seat tube $25
Remove rusted/frozen/stuck item $65/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)
Frame repair (Major repair work will be sent to one of our preferred frame builders or repair centers.)
Install bottom bracket $30
Install headset (threaded) $50
Install headset (non-threaded) $30
Overhaul headset $40
Shifting systems
Adjust derailleurs $30
Replace shift cable $20
Surcharge for internal routing, in-line barrel adjusters or aero bar shifters add $5
Surcharge for difficult internal cable routing add $10-$50
Rewire Di2 system $50
Overhaul Campagnolo shift lever $50
Replace & adjust upright bar style shift levers $35
Replace & adjust STI style levers (drop bar bike) $50
Replace & adjust bar end style shift levers $50
Align bent derailleur hanger $25
Replace broken derailleur hanger $20
Replace chain $20
Replace cassette $15
Replace chainrings $20
Replace derailleur pulleys $15
Brake systems
Adjust brakes/fix squeaking noise $15
Bleed hydraulic brake/cut hose $20
Align/mill disc brake mounts $30
Replace brake pads $15
Replace brake cable $20
Replace brake levers & adjust brakes (upright bar bike) $30
Replace & adjust STI style brake levers (drop bar bike) $50
Mill/tap cantilever bosses $25
Fix brake shudder (cyclocross & touring bikes, parts may be needed) $10-50
Overhaul coaster brake $50
Drivetrain system
Clean in solvent tank & inspect drivetrain $40
Adjust bottom bracket $20
Overhaul/replace bottom bracket (ball bearing) $40
Overhaul/replace bottom bracket (cartridge) $35
Replace chainrings $20
Replace chain $20
Replace cassette $15
Replace derailleur pulleys $15
Diagnose and fix clicking noise Free-$75
Remove rusted/frozen/stuck item $65/hour
Handlebar, stem and fork system
Install & tape drop handlebars $30
Install upright handlebars $20
Install quill stem $30
Install threadless stem $15
Overhaul headset $30
Face fork crown $30
Cut/clean steerer tube threads $40
Cut & install threadless fork $30
Tune most suspension forks (new-5 years old) $50
Overhaul most suspension forks $120-250
Remove, box suspension fork for factory work $20
Install headset (threaded) $40
Install headset (non-threaded) $30
Install grips free-$5
Tape handlebars $10
Install clip-on aero bars (with tape and shifters) $20
Install integrated aero bars (with tape, internal cables and shifters) $50
Install bar-ends $5
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 Powertap & Garmin GPS $20
Install basic fender set $20
Install custom fenders $40
Replace saddle free-$5
Install rack free-$10
Install grips free-$5
Tape handlebars $10
Install clip-on aero bars $20
Install integrated aero bars $45
Install bar-ends $5
Install training wheels $15
Install mirror, cages, and other minor accessories free-$10
Install baby seat $25
Install electric motor system $75-$150