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the Cost of Maintenance for Mountain Bikes

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$ 15
Oct 2007
Tucson, AZ
Trek, Black and Grey, about 2 years old
Brake adjustment for mountain bike  more... close row
$ 35
Mar 2008
Richmond, VA
2001 KHS X204 Mountain Bike
Mountain bike tune up  more... close row
$ 10
Oct 2007
Alameda, CA
Mongoose mountain bike, at least 5 years old
New innertube installed  more... close row
$ 60
Mar 2007
Chicago, Illinois
3 year old mountain bike
General tune up made bike work well again  more... close row
$ 150
Apr 2008
Phoenix, AZ
3 year old full suspension mountain bike
Rebuilding and tuning bike shocks  more... close row
$ 58
Mar 2008
Belingham, WA
'06 Kona Stinky, Freeride Bike
Full season start maintenance improved bike performance  more... close row
$ 10
Jun 2007
Alameda, CA
mountain bike
Changing tires on mountain bike  more... close row
$ 6
Jul 2007
Alameda, CA
mountain bike
New inner tube for mountain bike  more... close row
$ 45
Apr 2008
Austin, Texas
Trek Mountain Bike, one year old
Bent tire rim when trying to show off  more... close row
$ 20
Apr 2008
monterey, california
Gary Fischer Superfly
Maintenance service for mountain bike  more... close row
$ 60
Mar 2007
Boise, ID
21 Speed Mountain Bike
Brakes and chain repaired on mountain bike  more... close row
$ 90
Jun 2007
La Crosse, WI
Older Raleigh Mountain Bike
Overhaul made bike look much better  more... close row
$ 0
Mar 2008
Branford, CT
Trek
Free tune ups for life  more... close row

Description of service

Each year your bike should be have a professional tune up. You never know what you'll find when you pull your bicycle out of its winter storage area. This year the bike was intact with just the usual dirt and grime that accumulates from winter in the shed. After a quick wipe down, I loaded the bike into my car and drove it to where I purchased it. When I bought the bike I saw their policy said the bike was "Guaranteed for Life". There was no charge for tune ups or adjustments as long as you own the bike. I thought it was too good to be true but I have received an annual tune up free for the last three years.


Review of Service

Since it was early in the season, the store was not very crowded. The sales clerk asked about the condition of the bike and type of riding I do. Then the bike was brought into the back for a tune up. I browsed the store and the bike was ready about twenty minutes later. The bike was thoroughly clean, tires full, gears and brakes were cleaned and adjusted.


Tips

Choose your bike shop not only by price but by the type of guarantee they offer. I've heard an annual tune up can run up to fifty dollars elsewhere. By choose my bike shop based on their service policy, I've easily saved over one hundred and fifty dollars in the last three years.


$ 85
May 2008
Portland, Or
Three speed mountain bike
Employer paid for bike tune up  more... close row
$ 85
Jun 2008
Alameda, CA
mountain bike
Squeaky brakes on bike  more... close row
$ 35
Jun 2007
Scottsdale, AZ
Adult Mountain Bike
Full tune up for mountain bike  more... close row