With a little attention and TLC, you can enjoy your bike for many years. This includes kid’s bikes which can, with proper care, last through several childhoods! Our 10-step Bike Tune Up is the ideal preparation for a season of cycling – only $30! If you’d rather do it yourself, plan to attend to the following:
- Frame: Clean with window cleaner and polish
Bearings: Check them in headset, front hub, bottom bracket and rear hub
Brakes: Check cables for corrosion, drag or graying. Check pads for wear, angle, hooking and dirt. Check for sign of loosening in pivots or mounting bolt
Wheels & Tires: Check for wear and proper pressure. Wheels should be true.
Chain: Check for wear with measuring tool. Clean chain and derailleurs. Lubricate.
Pivot Points: Lubricate
Derailleurs: Check for proper shifting
Parts: Check for crank bolts, stem bolts, pedals and brake levers for proper tightness
Bicycle Maintenance is a specialty at Shep’s and we’re proud to say we service the vehicles of elite athletes from around the state. Count on us for everything from basic repair and maintenance to custom builds, packing for shipping and everything in between. And know that while our sales staff is expert at answering your questions and providing service, only trained experts will ever build or repair bikes here. Hey, you don’t expect the nurse to perform your surgery, right?
Remember — Always wear a helmet!