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Premium National Service in your local area | Designed to save you time – at your home or office
A cycling community, working together to support Local & British .
Intermediate Basic Service
Whats Included-Intermediate Service
- As M- check (Pre-inspection)
- Put bike in stand
- Frame Wipe Down, clear cable gear guides from debris
- Frame & Fork Safety inspection
- Remove wheels and feel for bearing wear/play
- Remove quick release skewers clean and lightly lubricate
- Check the fitting of mudguards, racks and bottle cages for security
- Drivetrain Component wear inspection including: Chain wear measurement and associated components,
- Check cassette for secure fitment on the freehub and freehub body is loose or noisy
- Correct chain or chainring(s) for drivetrain
- Check cogs to be compatible with derailleur and shifter
- Chain correct alignment
- Hollowtech ll locking plate is installed
- Brake/gear levers mounted correctly on bar and STI levers stiff or loose
- Brake operation - signs of uneven braking & stiff function
- Gear operation smoothly or stiff function or slow to react. Slip or pass a gear and indicate the correct gear when shifting (where applicable)
- Inspect rim brake blocks & disc pads for wear and alignment
- Inspect brake rotors meets minimum thickness. Min. THF = 1.5 mm, signs of overheating, check for warped rotors.
- Anti loose safety caps or wires used on disc brake calipers mounting bolts.
- Hydraulic braking - Inspect system for leaks (and as brake check/operation)
- Brake & Gear housing inspection - correct casing used, cut to correct length, ends corroded or split.
- Brake & Gear wire inspection - frayed or corroded, end caps fitted
- Lube - down tube gear cable adjusters and check they turn (Road Bike)
- Bottom bracket for play/wear
- Bike Torque - Checks include crank arms, pedals and steering bolts
- Drivetrain Clean (On Bike) and Lubrication
- Safety Inspection of wheel rims for damage, dents, cracks, rims worn past marker and flat braking surface
- Check for loose spokes and true if necessary (On Bike)
- Check headset for free moment and wear, adjust as required
- Lubrication points - rim brake calipers, derailleurs, brake leaves and seatpost quick release
- Carry out Brake & gear adjustments
- Inspect valve for correct alignment, valve core for damage and correct length
- Inspect tyres, and inflate to correct pressures. (check tyres for irregular wear, any cuts in tyre tread and sidewalls)
- Manufacturers specification/reference material used
- Road test
- Seatpost and quill stem not past maximum height
- Check saddle, bars and levers position to rider
- Make a final report, any recommendations and advice.
Any extras & any parts used are chargeable, your bike will be checked first and you will be given an estimate or further investigation may be required or upgrade the service option.
A detailed report on the customer bicycle will be completed by a Cycle Technician using a checklist. Any items identified will be clearly explained to the customer and they may be sent a video or photo to support the report. We will advise whether work is urgent and gain approval for any work to be carried out on the day. Alternatively, we will advise of any items to keep an eye for the future or requires replacing at a certain time or mileage.
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