Major Overhaul

What do we do in a Major Overhaul?

• Remove the wheels, chain, derailleurs, cranks, bottom bracket and fork
• Remove, inspect and lube headset bearings
• Degrease and lubricate drivetrain (degreasing is done in an environmentally friendly parts washer)
• Remove and inspect bottom bracket and clean and grease bottom bracket shell and threads
• Disassemble and inspect wheel hubs, clean and grease and fit new bearings/cones as necessary.
• Remove seat post and head stem (quill) from frame and fork, clean and grease insertion areas as necessary
• Torque bolts to correct specification
• Replace brake and gear cables
• Adjust brakes and gears (advise on recommended brake bleed)
• True both wheels
• Clean braking surface of rims/rotors
• Clean faces of brake blocks
• Frame detail and polish
• Tighten mudguards, racks, lights and any other fittings
• Inflate tyres to correct pressure

 

What do we check and advise upon?

• Inspect bicycle for potential problems ie frame/fork alignment
• Check operation of suspension forks and advise on further maintenance/repairs
• Check pedals
• Inspect tyres for wear, cuts and glass slivers
• Advise on necessary upgrades or helpful accessories
• Advise of safety issues

What does it cost?

The cost of an overhaul is $450 (inc. GST). Parts required are an additional charge.

Abbotsford Cycles will provide a quote prior to starting the work, usually when the bicycle is brought in.
We will contact you for approval if additional costs more than $20 above the quote are identified as the job proceeds.

 

How long will we need your bicycle?

Our booking system is based on completing the work and returning the bicycle to you by 5pm on the specified day.

If an unforeseen issue arises, we will alert you to the nature of the problem, propose solutions, and negotiate a new expected pickup time/day.