The Service Shop
Back in 1977 when I first started turning wrenches in a bike store, there was a big poster mounted at the entrance to the service shop that that listed about fifty different service options. This was before there were mountain bikes, or suspension and disc brakes, and the only type of bike available had skinny tires and drop handlebars. Still, the service menu filled up a huge 3’x4’ poster, and for the average customer the plethora of choices was dizzying. Except for “tune-up” and “overhaul”, most of the services, such as dropout alignment, meant nothing. More important is that the concept of an itemized list of dozens of service options makes little sense, because most adjustments on a bicycle rely upon many other adjustments to work properly. With this in mind, Plum Grove Cyclery streamlines the choices to simplify the process for the customer.
Comprehensive Servicing $150
Fee includes labor only, parts are extra.
Simply put, everything is checked in great detail and the bike is made to work as close to new as possible.
Bicycle is washed and detailed.
Cranks and bottom brackets are pulled, cleaned, re-greased and re-installed.
Fork is dropped and inspected.
Headset bearings are cleaned, re-greased and re-installed.
Wheels are checked for dish, true and roundness.
Wheels are detailed.
Braking surfaces for rim brakes are dressed and cleaned.
Brake blocks are cleaned and fresh brake surface exposed.
Brake blocks are aligned and brake calipers centered.
Derailleurs are checked for proper alignment and limit screws are adjusted as necessary.
Cable tension is fine tuned
Chain bushings are lubricated.
During this process all parts are assessed for wear and tear and replaced as necessary with customer pre-approval.
Safety Check
All components are checked for safety and proper torque. All adjustments are checked for safe and functional performance. Chain is lubricated and the bike is wiped down. Tires are properly inflated and all nuts and bolts are checked for appropriate torque.
Wheel Building: Standard Fee $75 Carbon Rims $100
Custom wheel building involves counseling on choosing the correct spoke, nipple and rim for the customer’s application. The fee includes lacing, tensioning, truing and making the finished product round and dished. Park Spoke Tension Meter (TM-1) will be used for certain builds, including carbon rims.
