Starts off as a ‘quickie‘, and gets more serious because either:

• it’s been a long time, or
• we discover problems once the ‘bonnet is up’, or
• somethings already broken or not working when you bring it in…

Think of it as ‘changing the oil and replacing the air filter’ on a car, type service. We recommend you give your bike a ‘Half Nelson’ approximately every 12 months, or even less if you commute every day (in all weather conditions).

Typical work performed:

• Wipe down the frame and check the entire bike over for any problems, or ones that might be just around the corner
• Remove, clean and re-install the cassette and chain rings
• Remove, clean, re-install and lube the chain
• Remove, clean, re-install and lube the front and rear derailleurs
• Clean and lube gear and brake cables (or replace if necessary)
• Remove wheels, check and adjust bearings, check spoke tension and wheel ‘trueness’
• Check tyres for wear and correct inflation
• Clean brake blocks and braking surface of rims
• Check and adjust bottom bracket, pedal and headset bearings
• Check and tighten all components (including accessories)
• Adjust gears and brakes
• Test ride

Remember, the actual jobs performed on your bike will differ because our services are based on a physical assessment of the bike when it’s dropped off, together with its service history and any problems you bring to our attention.

A Half Nelson typically costs around $120 plus parts. For more detail, check out our pricing policy, or better still, drop in to the workshop, give us a call on 9388 1319 or email.