Mountain bike service/repair

[wmoham001 10]

Hi,

Been given a (fairly) decent mountain bike but it needs a full service and possibly a little bit of work, puncture repair, perhaps a new tyre.

 

Can anyone recommend someone for this job, preferably around central/north Sheffield?

 

Don't want to take it to the like of Halfords if I can help it.

 

( I did do a search before posting but all the existing threads seem to be from 2011)

 

Many thanks

[BrummieJim 10]

These guys have a good reputation http://bikerehab.co.uk/ I wouldn't personally go to Halfords or Evans, based on people's experiences.

[razvanalbu 10]

£45 for a service you are kidding me. Just go on YouTube and Diy. Is not complicated

[BrummieJim 10]

Ok, based on the fact that the person mentioned Halfords, it seems clear that they're not that up on bike maintenance, so asking someone to learn could be a bit dangerous if you do something wrong or miss something. There's also the initial cost of the tools and the space required.

 

If you want to learn, BIke Rehab and Edinburgh Cycle Co-op do courses.

 

Alternatively; http://sheffieldcycleboost.org/fix-it-sessions/

[Cyclone 10]

Or Langsett Cycles, or Decathalon.

[rickiethecat 10]

I don't know him personally but this guy advertises bike repairs at Sheffield station.

 

http://www.russellsbicycleshed.co.uk/#bicyclerepairsheffield

[Flying Duck 10]

Langsett cycles have a good rep

[cookingfat50 10]

Hi,

Been given a (fairly) decent mountain bike but it needs a full service and possibly a little bit of work, puncture repair, perhaps a new tyre.

 

Can anyone recommend someone for this job, preferably around central/north Sheffield?

 

Don't want to take it to the like of Halfords if I can help it.

 

( I did do a search before posting but all the existing threads seem to be from 2011)

 

Many thanks

 

I think james cycles does that sort of things they are near the end of bramal going towards heeley bottom if you google james cycle it will tell you what they do if they service and repair bikes and their prices good look that's on name I can recommend bu I'm sure there are a few more best thing I would do is google bike repairers and see what comes up there be one near to where you live

[flynnroy 10]

I don't know him personally but this guy advertises bike repairs at Sheffield station.

 

http://www.russellsbicycleshed.co.uk/#bicyclerepairsheffield

 

brother in law users him and cant speak high enough of workman ship and good prices

 

even does mobile service

collect, delivers etc

 

6 Month

Full Safety Check

including: frame, forks

wheels, tyres, headset,

and the drivetrain.

Check / tighten bolts

Lub and Grease

Service Brakes

£37

+ any additional parts

 

INDIVIDUAL ITEMS / CAFE SERVICE MENU

£2.50

Bicycle wash down and lubricate:

£6.00 per pair*

Replace Brake Pads:

£10.00 per pair*

Replace Disc Brake Pads:

£10.00*

Inner tube fitting:

£15.00 / £25.00(pair)

Wheel truing:

£25.00*

Chain replacement: 1-8 spd

£35.00*

Chain replacement: 9 spd

£60.00*

Chain replacement: 10 spd

£5.00

Gear Adjustment:

£5.00

Brake Adjustment:

£5.00

Headset Adjustment:

£8.00

Bottom Bracket Adjustment:

£8.00

Wheel Hub Adjustment:

£20.00 / £35.00(pair)

Wheel Hub Service:

£25.00 + Parts

Crankset Replacement:

£8.00

Brake Cables (inner and outer):

£8.00

Gear Cables and alignment:

£15.00 + Parts

Rear Derailleur replacement:

£15.00 + Parts

Front Derailleur replacement:

£25.00*

Bottom Bracket replacement:

£40.00 inc oils

Rohloff Hub Oil Change:

Edited August 4, 2014 by flynnroy

[wmoham001 10]

Thanks all.

I think I will check out russellsbicycleshed.co.uk and bikerehab.co.uk.

Would probably prefer to deal with a small/enthusiastic outfit such as these.

 

And as someone pointed out, DIY is a no-no, can barely use a spanner never mind service a bike!! :-)

[mickey finn 12]

£45 for a service you are kidding me. Just go on YouTube and Diy. Is not complicated

 

I agree, looking at some of these prices quoted on this thread someone is earning easy money.

[Logic3 10]

Langsett cycles have a good rep

 

Langsett Cycles are rubbish, it took them four days to replace a bladed spoke and tru my wheel after they said it would be done the next day

 

 

Planet X are the best I've used: http://www.planetx.co.uk/bike-servicing