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the Cost of Maintenance for Mountain Bikes

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Description
$ 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

Description of service

I don't know much about bikes but I did notice that my bike wasn't working as well as it used to. The gears seemed to be sticking a little bit and the brakes were squeaking a little. I took it to a local bike shop and they suggested that a general tune up would probably fix the problem.


Review of Service

The bike shop owner personally worked on my bike and was extremely nice. He told me everything he would do and that if there was anything additional he found that required parts he'd make sure I approved the cost before he went ahead. Thankfully it didn't need any extra parts. The bike rode tons better after he worked on it. The only complaint I have is that it did take longer than he anticipated. He said it would take 2 days but it was closer to 4. Luckily I don't use my bike often so it didn't interrupt any plans I had to use it.


Tips

Make sure you get in writing that they won't do any additional work without your approval. If you need your bike for a specific date make sure you either get you bike in well in advance or that you tell the shop guy when you need it by.


$ 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
$ 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