$ for overhaul ?
03-03-07, 03:27 PM
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$ for overhaul ?
Wondering what is usual price at LBS for beginning of the season road bike 'overhaul' and what it includes?
Let's say:
1. thorough cleaning
2 wheel truing, check hubs
3. cable check+/-replacement
4. remove/clean freewheel + crank
5. check headset.
6. adjust derailleurs
Not including replacement costs ( chain, tires, etc )
I was quoted $125. Is this typical?
Let's say:
1. thorough cleaning
2 wheel truing, check hubs
3. cable check+/-replacement
4. remove/clean freewheel + crank
5. check headset.
6. adjust derailleurs
Not including replacement costs ( chain, tires, etc )
I was quoted $125. Is this typical?
03-03-07, 03:34 PM
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I can't give you a price, but all of that is pretty easy to do yourself if you wanted. If you need a new chain or tires, that could get pricey fast.
03-03-07, 04:04 PM
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$1/minute.
03-03-07, 04:49 PM
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Depend on the bike condition I guess, could be a breeze (like if it was to be done on mine, since I do check ups every so often, like every 2 weeks) or take forever.. A bike that was left as is since it's purchase, untouched..
125$ doesn't seem too bad for such a job though. You really should try to do it yourself if you can't spare the cash. (but can spare the time) There's nothing magical about bikes.. Everyone can do basic maintenances (or overhaul).
125$ doesn't seem too bad for such a job though. You really should try to do it yourself if you can't spare the cash. (but can spare the time) There's nothing magical about bikes.. Everyone can do basic maintenances (or overhaul).
03-03-07, 07:23 PM
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If you have loose ball bearings in your headset, hubs, and/or bottom bracket, will they replace and relube the bearings? If so, the price is reasonable. If not, the price sounds high.
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I just paid $90 for a full tune up, not including parts. Through cleaning, wheel truing, new cables all around ($2.50 a cable), cable adjustment, new brake pads ($10.99 each), new chain ($23.00). Came out to about $145. Could have done it myself, but I don't work on my cars either. Better ways to spend my time.
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Its a typical price. I think my shop's price is $100, with new balls and grease in the overhaul. Price is going to go up a little though. Also we are a smaller market so our labor rates are slightly lower.
03-04-07, 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ernestocolnago
Wondering what is usual price at LBS for beginning of the season road bike 'overhaul' and what it includes?
Let's say:
1. thorough cleaning
2 wheel truing, check hubs
3. cable check+/-replacement
4. remove/clean freewheel + crank
5. check headset.
6. adjust derailleurs
Not including replacement costs ( chain, tires, etc )
I was quoted $125. Is this typical?
Let's say:
1. thorough cleaning
2 wheel truing, check hubs
3. cable check+/-replacement
4. remove/clean freewheel + crank
5. check headset.
6. adjust derailleurs
Not including replacement costs ( chain, tires, etc )
I was quoted $125. Is this typical?
