Need a cheap bike tune-up
Anyone see any good deals around, and/or have a rec of a shop you like in the WP/Logan area? The shifting is pretty sloppy on my ride and I'd mostly just like to get that straightened out, not looking for any 'platinum packages' or anything. However, if the price is right...
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by dan brown on
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if you have a little free time I recommend open shop at West Town Bikes (2500 W. Division).
You will be able to perform the tune-up and adjustments yourself (and if you are unsure about
specifics the knowledgeable volunteers can always assist you); gaining some valuable
expertise; save some $$$ and support a great community based youth-based cycling
organization / co-op.
just my $.02
DB
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Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on -
Ah, great idea. I'll look into that.
Thanks, Dan.
Edit... per the WTB site: "Work on your bike in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants share tips and an instructor will be there to help. The instructor's ability to assist you will be limited by time and the total number of participants. Participants should be familiar with the repairs they plan to work on."
I'm definitely not familiar with tuning up my shifters, so I'm not sure what to think about this. Still looking for suggestions/links to deals if anyone's got 'em.
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Permalink Reply by notoriousDUG on -
If it just needs the shifting dialed in you don't need a tune up, just some minor adjustments. Bring it to any good shop and they should do a free assessment and give you a detailed quote on what it should cost.
If you need both derailleurs adjusted figure on spending about 20-40 bucks depending on the shop and exactly what it needs.
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Permalink Reply by kiltedcelt on -
Adjust your rear derailleur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KHpyuwIvxE
This is probably the best video on YouTube for showing how to adjust a rear derailleur. It is concise and easily explained. Unfortunately these guys don't have a video for adjusting a front derailleur. Is your front indexed or friction? If it is indexed, is there any play that allows you to adjust the trim slightly- ie. you can turn or push your lever to get the cage to move slightly in case your getting chain rub? Heck if you want, bring your bike down to my place along with a six pack of craft beer and I'll throw it on the stand and walk you through adjusting it yourself.
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Permalink Reply by Kara on -
I use Comrade Cycles at Wolcott and Chicago. I feel like they have been honest, fair, and high quality. The guys are nice too!
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Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on
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Sweet. Thanks a lot for the into and the generous offer. I'll give it a shot trying it out myself and maybe I'll take you up on your offer if I fail miserably.
Thanks to you to you too, Kara. I've been there before but I'm just seeing if there's anyone new I missed or has a deal going on.
kiltedcelt said:Adjust your rear derailleur
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KHpyuwIvxE
This is probably the best video on YouTube for showing how to adjust a rear derailleur. It is concise and easily explained. Unfortunately these guys don't have a video for adjusting a front derailleur. Is your front indexed or friction? If it is indexed, is there any play that allows you to adjust the trim slightly- ie. you can turn or push your lever to get the cage to move slightly in case your getting chain rub? Heck if you want, bring your bike down to my place along with a six pack of craft beer and I'll throw it on the stand and walk you through adjusting it yourself.
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Permalink Reply by mike wehner on -
I would like to balance the conversation with the fact that there are many mechanical issues that can influence the price of the repair.A simple adjustment is less expensive than replacing cables and housing. I f you are looking for a an affordable solution that is hand off ciclio ubano is more accurate than westtown bikes based on your original post. Westtown teaches you to perform the reapair for a fee. Ciclio is the bike shop that supports westtown that is affordable and performs no-nonsense repairs located at the same address for a fee as well.
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Permalink Reply by kiltedcelt on
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It also bears mentioning, that housings don't necessarily "go bad" these days. Most newer housing have linings that rarely wear out in the true sense. Also, they don't really need lubrication either. The most common reason for shifting getting funky is simply cables stretching. A little turn of the barrel adjuster is often all that is needed. Unless it's an old bike with old junky housings full of crud, or shifter guts going bad, etc, in which case it might be more involved.
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Permalink Reply by notoriousDUG on
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I have some year old shift housing and cable on my own bike that would beg to differ with this assessment. Bikes that see a lot of dirt and wet will have issues with the cables getting sticky in the housing as well.
I have also seen a lot of failed shift housing and shift housing that has had the wires of the housing punch though the end of the ferrels on newer bikes.
kiltedcelt said:It also bears mentioning, that housings don't necessarily "go bad" these days. Most newer housing have linings that rarely wear out in the true sense. Also, they don't really need lubrication either. The most common reason for shifting getting funky is simply cables stretching. A little turn of the barrel adjuster is often all that is needed. Unless it's an old bike with old junky housings full of crud, or shifter guts going bad, etc, in which case it might be more involved.
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Permalink Reply by Nançois 8.5 on -
There's a Groupon today for a tune-up at Johnny Sprockets. $37 for a $75 job. Actually, now that I look at the website, there are several Groupon offers for tune-up discounts.
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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on -
^^ Yep, they're having a 'half off' or more service sale right now. I seriously need to make my appointment to get my rebuild done. $100 for a complete tear down, wash, re-grease and re-cabling is an insane deal.
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