where should i go to get my road bike (lance armstrong kind of bike) for a tune up. I haven't rode my bike for a while, and probably need a tune up.
also where do i get cheap tubes because both wheels are flat.
thanks in advance.
Need a tune up for my road bike, where do i go?
LHugh G Rection on 18/05/2017 - 20:17
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I'm going to vomit if I see a post - "how do I make a post?"
Maybe OP is on Lance Armstrong kind of drugs?
They took Toobs off the market because of people like you…
Monitor website like Chain Reaction Cycles, Wiggle, ProBikeKit, etc for tube deals and buy few handy spares for the dry season. If you really want to save money, invest in endurance tyres and also patch old tubes instead of replacing / discarding.
Can't really comment on a place for tune up without knowing your location. The key thing is to question every recommendation they make to ensure they're not just throwing things in to get your money. In Melbourne at least, I often see them try to take unfair advantage of people with low to mid range bikes since they figure the person doesn't know much about bike mechanics. If they say you need a new chain, ask them why, then ask them what would happen if you keep the old one. Remember that you are the customer and you have the power.
Taking your bike in to a bike shop for a tune up might not achieve anything. If it has been kept out of the weather it might not need much work. I've ridden quite old bikes with only adding some air into the tyres and they have been fine.
Do this:
Step one: pump up the tyres. Tubes last for ages so they might still be ok, unless they got a puncture last time you rode.
Step two: wait for a couple of hours to see if they deflate again.
Step three: purchase tubes if required, purchase from online (save but wait) or go to local bike shop (LBS) and purchase ($12 should be about the max for a tube)
Step four: check YouTube etc to work out how to replace tubes.
Step five: test ride the bike to see if anything is wrong. I have ridden some old bikes that have been unridden for year after simply pumping up the tyres. Chain might like some lube first, but if it was well lubed before it will be fine.
Step six: you tube/Google again to work out how to fix the problems, or take it to LBS to have some repairs done. being able to describe what the problems are before you take it in will help keep the costs down.Things that might need replacing after a long period of neglect are tyres, handlebar grips, brake pads and the chain will probably like some lube.
May I add that I once put in a $6 kmart tube on a slick 26" commuting tyre. It's still there years later. (at least 5 years - I haven't kept track of the various bits all that well)
You should take it to a tuning place and run it on a dyno.
Take it to the 'bikies'!
They'll beat his bike up though :|
Your LBS (local bike store), or if you are feeling lazy, get one of those people that come to you, such as Wheely Convenient (in Sydney).
I thought this was going to be a motorcycle thread. tune a pushie? FFS
There are great bike shops in Bali
Camden have a great Bike Shop
Palm Beach another
Katoomba as well.Just pump up the tyres and go for a ride.
Really asking for a bike shop without saying where in Sydney (Found only after I looked at your account info) is an exercise in futility
Take it to the shop you bought it from?
If in Perth, look up Bike Dr…they are a great service for a reasonable price.
How about a bicycle shop. These threads are becoming so bad now.