Almost nobody calls a bike shop and gets a straight number on the first try. The honest reason is that “tune-up” isn't a standard term. One shop means a chain lube and a gear adjustment. Another means a full teardown. So here's what we charge, what's actually in each tier, and how to tell whether a quote you got somewhere else is fair.
Individual Repair, $85. One specific job: a flat, a broken spoke, brakes that squeal, a shifter that won't index, a dropped chain that keeps dropping. If you know what's wrong and it's one thing, this is the right ticket. Parts are separate and quoted before we start.
Basic Tune-Up, $150. Brake adjustment, gear indexing across the full range, drivetrain clean and lube, wheel true, tire pressure and wear check, and a bolt torque check on stem, bars, seatpost, and rack. This is the maintenance service, the one that keeps a bike from turning into a repair bill.
Full Tune-Up, $200. Everything in the basic, plus new brake pads included, deeper drivetrain service, bearing and headset check, and a full safety inspection front to back. If it's been more than a year, or the bike came out of a shed, start here.
Bike Assembly, $175. Box to rideable. Torqued to spec, brakes bedded in, gears indexed, wheels trued, and a test ride before we leave. Direct-to-consumer bikes arrive about 80 percent built and the last 20 percent is the part that matters.
What drives the number up. Parts are the honest variable. A chain runs roughly $30 to $80 depending on the drivetrain. A cassette is usually $50 to $150. Brake pads are $25 to $60 a set. A hydraulic bleed is typically $40 to $70 in labor. Nothing on that list is a surprise once someone shows you the worn part, which is why we walk the bike with you before any work starts.
Why e-bikes cost more to maintain. They don't cost more per tune-up with us, but they need service more often. Motor torque stretches chains faster, and the extra 20 pounds eats brake pads and tires. Budget for a basic tune-up every four to six months on an e-bike instead of once a year.
How mobile compares. Shop rates in most metros land in the same range: roughly $75 to $120 for a basic tune-up and $150 to $250 for a comprehensive one. The difference isn't the sticker price, it's everything around it. No rack rental, no two trips across town, no two-week turnaround in spring, and no bike sitting in a queue while the weather's good.
The cheapest tune-up is the one you do on time. A $150 basic service catches a stretched chain. Skip it for a season and that same chain takes the cassette and chainring with it, which is a few hundred dollars instead. Same story with brake pads worn down into the rotor.
If you want a real number for your bike, tell us what it is and what it's doing. We'll quote it before we show up, and you'll approve the work before anything gets touched.
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