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How often should you get ur Bicycle serviced???

  • 12-04-2011 2:30pm
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    Hi,

    Just wondering how often should i get my hybrid bike serviced. I do approx 100miles per week. Anybody have any suggestions for a good place to go? How much should it cost for a full service?
    I live in the West Dublin area but commute to the City Centre.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 kona
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    ccull123 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Just wondering how often should i get my hybrid bike serviced. I do approx 100miles per week. Anybody have any suggestions for a good place to go? How much should it cost for a full service?
    I live in the West Dublin area but commute to the City Centre.

    Every 4 - 6 weeks at that rate.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,853 tomasrojo
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    I used to leave my bike in to be serviced every three months, I think, when I first started commuting those sort of distances. However, I ended up doing most of my own maintenance over time, as the shops were reluctant to replace parts that had a bit of life left in them, but not enough to last another three months. They also just can't give the bike enough attention to pick up anything that isn't really obvious. In my experience, anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ccull123
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    tomasrojo wrote: »
    I used to leave my bike in to be serviced every three months, I think, when I first started commuting those sort of distances. However, I ended up doing most of my own maintenance over time, as the shops were reluctant to replace parts that had a bit of life left in them, but not enough to last another three months. They also just can't give the bike enough attention to pick up anything that isn't really obvious. In my experience, anyway.
    any ideas on how much it should cost?(for general service)?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,853 tomasrojo
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    For me, it used to depend on what needed replacing, which is what they seemed to do mostly in servicing. It was so long ago that the prices wouldn't be applicable now.

    What happened in the end was I got better at recognising what was wrong or going wrong and started pointing it out to the shop, rather than just asking for a service. Saved them time and got me closer to what I wanted. Then I started doing the work myself, mostly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 DonalK1981
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    Been quoted 30 in town, reckon the self service route would be best! If only I bothered to pick up that wd-40 I've been meaning to...


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 Lashed
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    Get yourself a tool box and either a good connection to the Park Tool website where it explains in detail how to do everything or a good book. Then just do it yourself. Much cheaper and more convenient.
    As for when, I like to little pieces at a time rather full service all at once. I might tighten the brakes one evening and grease the bottom bracket another. With regular checks you are less likely to let it slip.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,235 iregk
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    I've never dropped a bike in for a service as I do my own maintenance. Does anyone know what they actually do when you drop it in?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,408 studiorat
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    DonalK1981 wrote: »
    Been quoted 30 in town, reckon the self service route would be best! If only I bothered to pick up that wd-40 I've been meaning to...

    Ye may put it right back down again if you did pick it up. Get some 3 in 1 instead and lithium grease instead.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ccull123
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    As far as cleaning, checking tyres and greasing the chain thats all fine. My Brakes at the moment feel very loose and have tried to tighten them but just cant seem to figure the damn thing out:)

    I'm a bit reluctant to mess around with them anymore.....:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,853 tomasrojo
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    Loose in what sense? Do they press firmly against the rims when you pull the lever and promptly jump back open when you let go?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 kona
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    What Bike/ brakes are they? Some brakes just feel crap.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,991 el tel
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    Maintaining bikes isn't difficult, having a bike serviced at a shop seems like a needless waste of money in the long run. Unless your bike has a warrantly that requires approved dealer servicing to keep it in effect you'd be better off buying a few tools and learning to do it yourself. Personally I service my bike every time I ride it which is about twice a year :(


  • Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Beasty
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    Had my main bike for a couple of years, and done over 12,000km on it - I've had my Powertaps rebuilt and a couple of spokes repaired, and done everything else myself - it's part of the fun, sussing out how everything works and tuning it up to make it run better.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ccull123
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    Shimano brakes.....there only bout 7 months old. When i first got them they were excellent. However after about 6 or seven punctures and from all the taking the wheels out and putting them back in they just aint the same.

    t


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 petethedrummer
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    ccull123 wrote: »
    Shimano brakes.....there only bout 7 months old. When i first got them they were excellent. However after about 6 or seven punctures and from all the taking the wheels out and putting them back in they just aint the same.

    You probably just need to replace the cables and pads. Cycling in a urban area necessitates regular replacement. Its not that difficult a job if you're patient and can follow instructional videos. What sort of bike is it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,419 NeedMoreGears
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    How often should I check hubs for wear and re-greasing?

    What about bottom bracket?

    Thanks

    NMG


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,853 tomasrojo
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    How often should I check hubs for wear and re-greasing?

    What about bottom bracket?

    Thanks

    NMG
    Depends on the bike. Most bottom brackets are not serviceable now anyway, so you just replacae it when it starts complaining. Most hubs are still serviceable (mine are anyway), so about every 6000 or 7000km would be advisable, I think. Sooner if you're cycling in muddy or very rainy conditions.

    I still end up with pitting, so maybe that isn't often enough.


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