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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

Description of service

The service was an overall tune-up. I took my bike into my local bike shop because I was having trouble with my rear gears, brakes, wheels, and headset. Every time I would try to switch from my high to low gears the chain would skip and slip. I also had a braking problem where it would take me way too long to stop. I think part of the problem was that my wheels were out of alignment. My other problem was that my headset was so loose that my front fork would wobble when going over fairly mild off road terrain.


Review of Service

The mechanic at the shop informed me that most of my problems could be fixed with their overall tune-up. The list of services that the tune-up covered seemed fairly extensive. I was more than satisfied when I got my bike back a few days later. The adjustments have held up for several miles now and my bike is riding, braking and shifting much smoother.


Tips

If you ride your bike more than a few times a month I would highly recommend taking it in for a tune-up every season. The price that you pay for this service will most likely save you from having to spend more money later in the season. Another thing to keep in mind is that most bike shops will offer at least a few tune-ups for free if you buy the bike from them. Definitely go to the smaller bike shops first because they tend to pay more attention to you as a customer and typically have a shorter turn around time.


$ 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
$ 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