Originally Posted by BikeWise1

The answer depends on many factors.....

One: there is no such thing as a standard tune up. Every shop does different levels of things.

Two: What my shop does for the $90 tune up is probably beyond the scope of what most cyclists are able to do themselves unless they're pretty deep into it.

And tune ups are not something that my newer mechanics are allowed near!

Ours covers these bases...

Complete cleaning: drivetrain, cassette, chainrings, chain, rims dressed and brake pads deglazed.

Wheels trued, tensioned and equilibrated. Hub bearings adjusted if applicable. Tires inspected.

Frame checked for rust, corrosion, or other damage as well as alignment. Headset and BB bearings checked.

All cables removed and cleaned and checked for wear-*especially at the brifter*. Cables reinstalled, or replaced and lubricated.

Every fastener on the bike checked for looseness.

Pretty thorough, really. It is, of course, your choice whether to trade some of your money for our time, so you can keep more of your time. Some people enjoy wrenching, some not. My repair board is absolutely FULL of bikes from people who apparently don't, and feel like it's a good trade.....