Mobile Bike Mechanic?

BostonB

Considering the very few bike shops around. It would be handy if there was a mobile bike mechanic who could travel to you and fix up a bike. Save having to lug the bike across the city. Also be handy to have a mobile puncture repair service. If they can do it for cars, they can do it for bikes. You could probably do it from a bike. Just a thought if anyones out there doing nothing.

hynesie

A mobile puncture repair service? How much are you willing to pay per puncture to make that econmically viable?

trad

He'd want some pair of panniers to carry the spares /tools.

With the cost of running a business , transport etc you would be looking at about €40 per call out plus parts and then probably a lift home as it will be the one bit he doesn't have. I owned a bike shop in the 80's / 90's and while a mobile service can be done I don't think it's economically viable.

rflynnr

Not an entirely unfeasible idea apparently: this crowd in Brighton have been offering just such a service for some years now.

penexpers

rflynnr wrote: »

Not an entirely unfeasible idea apparently: this crowd in Brighton have been offering just such a service for some years now.

That's not quite the same thing - they take your bike back to the shop to fix it, I think the OP is talking about a service where they fix your bike on the spot.

Húrin

let's call it the BA

blorg

Húrin wrote: »

let's call it the BA

BostonB

hynesie wrote: »

A mobile puncture repair service? How much are you willing to pay per puncture to make that econmically viable?

I was thinking since theres no (real) bike shop in D.15 I have to lug the bike in the car to Lucan or Finglas to get it service'd or any work done on it. Now I usualy do my own bike but theres lots of people who wouldn't. Its a real pain having to take out all the stuff in the car, kids seats etc, then partially dismantle the bike to get it into the car.

Likewise I'd fix my own puncture, but I wonder how many don't, and would pay just to get someone to come to work and sort it out. Same thing as someone coming to clean your windows or cut your grass.

I wasn't thinking of someone going around on a bike as a call out. Though if a courier kept a few tubes with them, they could easily do call outs to offices. Theres no bike shop very near me at work.

short circuit

penexpers wrote: »

That's not quite the same thing - they take your bike back to the shop to fix it, I think the OP is talking about a service where they fix your bike on the spot.

That might work too ... especially if they can give same day turnaround for bikes collected before say ... 11 AM ...

Bike into work ... get bike picked by at work by the crowd .. work done and bike brought back the same day for cycle home

At a bike shop last week, I was told that they no longer fix punctures ... but to replace tubes, they charged 10 euro ... so if a van went around collecting bikes for fixes and also did some of the easier stuff then and there ... I can see this being a good business model.

stuf

I think this is what the OP wants:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eCdIe0wdvU

BostonB

I can't see that.

blorg

BostonB wrote: »

I can't see that.

It's an embedded Youtube video, you maybe need Flash on? Monty Python: Bicycle repairman!

stuf

BostonB wrote: »

I can't see that.

It's the monty python sketch "bicycle repair man" - he fulfils all your requirements but unfortunately he only operates in 1970s west london and he's fictional

BostonB

Tis blocked at work.

Mr. Skeffington

I offer such a service, check out the post below:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055611674
PM me for more info

blorg

Saw this yesterday at Dundrum Town Centre, may be of interest to this thread:

motleybikes

Hi, we are a group of students who offer this service in our college for fellow students. Since college is over, we have decided to continue on the service and offer it to commuters during the summer.
We all have hands on bike shop experience, and can undertake almost any job either while you wait, gone for lunch or sitting in your office.
Because we travel by bike from the Northside of Dublin we can realistically be at any city centre location within the hour (Obviously if we don’t have another job on).
If parts are needed you can either supply them, or we can run to one of the many Bike shops around the city to get your part.

Here is our price list:


All Prices are Labour only and do not include parts.

GEARS

Gear Adjust (front and rear derailleur)-€5.
Gear Adjust and Cables Replaced-€8
Cassette and Chain Replacement and Gear Adjust-€10
Derailleur replacement and Adjust -€10



BRAKES

Brake Adjust- € 5
Brake Adjust and Cables Replaced- €8
Brake Pads Replaced and Adjust - €8
Brake Arms Replaced - €10
Brake Levers Replaced -€10


WHEELS

Buckle(needs to be assessed) €2 - €10.
Axle Replace -€10

Freehub Replace -€10
Puncture - €5
Tyre Replace -€ 5


OTHER

Bottom Bracket Adjust €5
Bottom Bracket Replace(sealed and Hollowtech) -€20
Bottom Bracket Service(cup and cone) -€20
Crankset Replace -€10
Crank arm replace -€5
Headset service(Threaded)€10
Headset adjust -€5
Pedal fitting -€5
Seat fitting -€5

Interim Service….€20

Please note that there is a additional charge for Travel:

City Centre Locations are +€5


Contact:

E-Mail: motleybikes@gmail.com
Phone: Via Private Message or E-mail.
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