BIKE REPAIRS & SERVICES

Absolutely nothing is more proud at Life Cycle Bicycle Shop than giving you the quality of the mechanical work. We’re very happy to offer you 1 day turn around during weekdays, however doing the work right is a lot more important compared to doing the work fast. We’ve got not only one master mechanic; our employees have over 10 years experience doing professional bicycle maintenance. We frequently get professional training as well as top-quality tools as new technology arrives.

Our service staff as well really cares about both you and your bikes as individuals. You want to find out about your experience to ensure that we do not only service your bike in a very common way. We make an effort to ensure the work is completed straight from your perspective, not only ours. We promise your satisfaction in all labor costs. We’ve got regular service packages, nevertheless bikes seldom have a similar needs. Take your bicycle in and allow a mechanic take a look. Explain any mechanical issues you’ve been getting as particularly as possible and let them know what you need to be done. After the conversation they could often provide you with a precise estimate of what it’ll cost you. If you value an old bike due to the way it feels, fits, or handles and wish to recover it, we’re here to figure out precisely how to help make that possible.

Bicycle Repair Services

We offer full bike repair services at our location. Our bike shop provides the best prices within the city, a quick turn-around time and an advanced customer support. Don’t really know what is wrong in your bicycle? Simply take the bicycle in and speak with our professionally trained mechanics. We would like to be your favourite local bike shop!

 Flat Repair: R200

Regular Service (Tune Up): R1000

Advanced Service (Tune Up PLUS Extra Service): R2000

Full Overhaul and Repair: R3400 (cost identified at time of examination)

Details

  • All of costs are subject to change without notice
  • All last quotes are done right after the assessments of the bike
  • Expensive repairs or special request products need a downpayment
  • Cleaning fee should be put on for extremely dirty bicycles

Services we offer:

1. Full bike realignment & external lube – R1300

  • Clean up and check frame, examine frame alignments.
  • Change all wire, housing as well as brake pads (components not included).
  • Readjust all bearing areas, brakes as well as derailleurs.
  • Remove drivetrain and also clean up the ultrasonic parts washer. (Add more R600.00)
  • Lube cable connections, drivetrain and derailleur pivot areas.
  • Test ride to evaluate for basic safety and performance.
  • Please be aware that parts aren’t included yet on the price.

2. Full overhaul – R3900

  • Take apart bike to reveal frame and clean up drivetrain in ultrasonic parts washer.
  • Clean up and examine frame, examine frame alignments.
  • Clean, round, true both wheels and also balance spoke tension.
  • Take apart, clean up and put in fresh oil and bearings at the base bracket, headset as well as hubs.
  • Set up new cables and housing whilst fine-tuning brakes and derailleurs.
  • Oil stem, seat post as well as other suitable contact surfaces.
  • Lube drivetrain as well as pivot points.
  • Test ride to check on for basic safety and performance.
  • Please be aware that parts aren’t included yet on the price.

3. Hand built wheel R900

We’ve got almost 3 decades of wheel building experience. We’ve built lots of wheels manually. We provide our experience to assist you create wheels that fit your requirements whether you are searching for an aerodynamic time trial wheel set, a sturdy commuting ser or perhaps an update for the tandem. A set of handmade wheels could be the greatest performance update you’ll ever provide to a bicycle.

  • We provide free follow-up true/tensioning in 200 miles or three months.
  • Wheels are warranted for one year towards non accident relevant spoke breakage.
  • Costs for a few high-tension wheel building is changing. Contact or go to our shop to get a quote.
  • Please be aware that parts aren’t included yet on the price.

3. Tandem repair

Tandems naturally need a great deal of care, and thus they get in a higher shop rate compared to single rider bikes. We provide all year round tandem rentals so we are incredibly well-informed with tandems. We’re pleased to provide a free quote for any tandem repairs.

  • Basic Adjustment & Check Up R1500
  • Full Adjustment plus External Lube R2200
  • Please be aware that parts aren’t included yet on the price.