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Bike Service & Repair


Pashley - our friendly shop dog

South Austin's Bike Repair Experts

BIKEALOT is a mechanic owned shop with over 30 years experience. We guarantee our work and we're confident you will appreciate our commitment to quality.

"I've had several bikes repaired at Bikealot and it's always a great experience. Brad couldn't be more helpful, he delivers attention to details plus the best customer service in any bike shop." - David W, Yelp

"Bikealot is an incredible shop! I requested a total tune-up for my bike after it sat unridden for a long time. Brad was not only friendly and communicative but genuinely excited to get the bike back in working condition. He added some great details like cables and housing that match the stickers. I brought it in just wanting it to be rideable again, but I got back a really gorgeous bike.
Also, Bikealot is still practicing great COVID-19 protocol. Awesome folks." - M Mutrux, Google 


Scheduling Service

For tune-ups and other repairs, please see our pricing and policies below (we don't service e-bikes or department store bikes). Feel free to call or text if you have questions. If you would like a service appointment, please send an email to info@bikealotaustin.com with photos of your bike and tell us what kind of service you need as well as what brand/model it is, and its approximate age. We'll get back to you with a ballpark estimate and time-frame. We usually require a deposit to hold your appointment, import contact info for new customers, and/or order parts for your bike. Then we schedule drop-off appointments during our business hours, and turnaround time is usually 1-2 days. 

If you bought your bike from BIKEALOT, no matter how long our waiting list may get in busy seasons, we always work in our established customers. Please mention it if you bought your bike here, or if you've gotten prior service here, when you send your service request to info@bikealotaustin.com.

Full Tune

$75 - Single Speeds
$95 - Multi-Gears
$110 - Hard Tail Mountain Bikes
$125 - Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

Labor Only - Parts Sold Separately

  • Basic bike wash*
  • Safety check on all parts and accessories of bicycle*
  • Adjust gears and brakes
  • Adjust headset, tighten cranks and chain ring bolts
  • Lube cable, housing, and chain
  • Check/Adjust derailleur hanger alignment
  • Tire & Suspension Air Pressure check & adjust as needed
  • Free installation of BIKEALOT purchased accessories
  • Wheel work, which includes adjustments such as: hub bearing adjustments, precision wheel true (for a straighter wheel and tighter brakes), and rotor true (smooths out disc brakes)
  • Additional costs with full tune-ups may include things like parts and installation to replace worn cables, chains, brake pads, or other components needed to help ensure safety & reliability.

    *See Service Policies Below

Total Tune

$190

Labor Only - Parts Additional

  • Total Tune includes everything in Full Tune PLUS:

    Detailed bike wash*
  • Labor includes replacing (as needed):
    • chain and drive train components
      standard brake and shifting cables housing
      brake pads
      tires, tubes, sealant
      rim tape and grips or bar tape
  • Additional cost may apply for some internally routed cables, and hydraulic brake systems.

    *See Service Policies below

Service Menu

Prices are for labor only, parts are sold separately. If you need a service not listed, please call or email. 
Our minimum charge is $30 to check in and assess a bicycle for repairs.  We do our best to assess bikes by photo before you bring them in. 
Send photos to info@bikealotaustin.com.

Minor Service
Menu

$30 - 1st service
$20 - each additional service

Fix Flats (tubes/tires/sealant sold separately, and labor is $20 if you bring in the wheel only to save storage space and time checking in/out)

Brake Adjustments

Derailleur - Front Or Rear

Chain Install

External Cable Replacement

Cassette Install

Re-Wrap Bar Tape

Wheel Truing

Inspection &
Minor Tune

$65 - Labor


Check/Tighten Bolts & Accessories

Tire Check

Basic Brake Adjustments

Basic Gear Adjustments

Evaluate Cables & Housing

If the inspection finds more work required for minimally safe operation, then we will provide a detailed estimate, and remaining labor will be applied toward repairs.

Hourly
Service

$90 / Hour
$30 Minimum

Customizations

Tubeless Tire
Set Up

Hydraulic Brake Work

Spoke Replacement

Custom Bike Builds

Installing Parts Purchased from BIKEALOT

Cutting/Threading and seized part removal, etc.

Bicycle Assembly

Our rate for building bikes purchased elsewhere is $90/hour, and most bikes take 1.5 - 3 hours (e-bikes and some brands excluded, call or email for details). We don't just slap bikes together, we dial them in with smooth rolling hubs, trued wheels, tight braking, and smooth shifting. That price also includes basic fit adjustments, one round of minor adjustments within 30 days if needed (like if the brake or shifting cables stretch in the first few rides), and we add value with a 10% discount if you buy any additional in-stock parts or accessories to go with your new bike. Availability is subject to our service waiting list and we may not be able to work in outside builds during our busiest seasons. Please email inquiries/requests to info@bikealotaustin.com.

Service Policies

  • All service prices are for labor only. Parts sold separately.
  • We no longer install parts purchased outside BIKEALOT - blog about our reasons here.
  • We do not service e-bikes or electric assist bikes.
  • We only work on bicycle brands that were originally sold through bike shops, not department store brands sold through big box stores like Academy or Target. This policy is for liability, safety, part compatibility, and sustainability reasons, please see our blog to understand our reasons. Schwinn bikes manufactured after the early 1980's are department store bikes (see Schwinn's history on Wikipedia).
  • For safety & liability reasons, we do not work on bikes if the structural integrity is compromised by things like bent frames, cracks, or serious rust.
  • Basic drive train wash included with Full Tune-Up, and detailed wash with Total Tune. Excessive chain lube or layers of dirt may be subject to our dirty bike surcharge of $15-25 with any service. (C'mon folks, we can't work through grimy dirt.)
  • Bicycles not originally assembled by a bike shop will cost an additional $25-50, to cover ergonomic fit adjustments, installation safety check, and repositioning parts as needed. 
  • Posted labor estimates do not apply to bikes with seriously mis-matched parts, assembled improperly, or components that do not work right together on the bicycle (think 3 old bikes morphed into 1 non-functional bike). They are subject to additional, sometimes substantially additional, labor charges due to the extra work required to restore compatible components and safe operation. We would notify you if this is the case prior to starting the work.
  • Could your bike have ever been stolen? We use Bike Index and any bike that turns up stolen will be surrendered to law enforcement or its rightful owner, so please check before bringing your bike in for service. 
  • $15/night storage fee for any bike not picked up at the scheduled time. We have limited storage space, and we encourage our customers to pick up their bikes soon after work is finished because we must do our best to secure and protect all bikes overnight.
  • We cannot usually accommodate walk-in requests for minor repairs or adjustments because we need to stay on task to finish previously scheduled service. Please plan ahead by making an appointment, or scroll down for links to purchase parts & tools, and check out our resources & links page for links to DIY maintenance videos. 

Yello Soma bike w/ customizations by BIKEALOT

Repairs & Customizations

Need a repair?  Contact us today for a free estimate. *

We are happy to customize your ride! Whether you're looking to upgrade functionality of your current parts, or you're looking to change your fit to make your bike feel new again, we're here for you. 

Ready to replace that worn out cassette? Need some sweet new fenders? Always wanted a dropper seat post? Let us help you source ideal parts and professionally install them for you. 

Check out some of our customizations...

Dynamo hub powered light on customized Crust bike

Lighting

We love customizing commuters! USB rechargeables by Light & Motion are Made in the USA, and always in stock.

close up of Son Dynamo hub

Generators

Go Green!  Pedal Power keeps our customers lit & rolling in style. SON Dynamo hubs have a 5 yr warranty & run lights, GPS, or phones.

Green Velocity rims w/ artistic spoke designs and purple hub

Custom Wheels

Velocity rims are hand crafted in the USA for incredibly durable performance, customized to your tastes and desires.

purple hub made by White Industries

Rad Hubs

We always recommend durable products, and these White Industries hubs made in NorCal really hold up on our tough Texas trails.

Home Bike Repair 

We recommend having a few products at home to do basic maintenance and help you keep your bike in excellent working condition between your annual tune-ups. Check out our resources for links to how-to videos. We have an excellent selection of essential tools, lubricants and cleaning products, and quality work stands. Shop online and pickup in store is always free!