Abbotsford Cycles' Essential Service goes further than the average bike service.

We believe the parts we work on in the Essential Services are the minimum preventative maintenance a machine like a bike needs on a regular basis.

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What do we do in an Essential Service?
  • Clean, lubricate and adjust derailleurs
  • Clean and lubricate the chain
  • Lubricate brake and gear cables
  • Adjust brakes and gears
  • True wheels in the bicycle
  • Grease the front hub
  • Clean braking surface of rims/rotors
  • Clean faces of brake blocks
  • Wipe down the frame & clean dirt from bearings
  • 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 for play in bottom bracket, head and rear hub bearings
  • Check operation of suspension forks
  • Check pedals for wear
  • Inspect tyres for wear, cuts and glass
  • Check both seat post and head stem (quill) will move in frame and fork
  • Advise on necessary upgrades or helpful accessories
  • Advise of safety issues
What does it cost?

The cost of an Essential Service is $185 inc GST. Additional labour/parts are provided at an additional cost. Abbotsford Cycles will provide a quote prior to starting the work, usually when the bicycle is brought in. We will contact you for your approval where additional costs more than $20 above quote are identified as the work proceeds. You can prearrange a limit on costs.

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, you will be alerted about the problem and proposed solutions, and new expected pickup time/day.

A mechanic is shown lubricating the cables of a bicycle in for an Essential Service at Abbotsford Cycles