. . just bicycle servicing & repairs in Stratford-upon-Avon

In response to numerous requests since the closure of the Warwickshire cycle shop I managed I am servicing and repairing bikes at my own well-equipped workshop in central Stratford-upon-Avon.

The scope of possible work is detailed here with some standard service details and the, few, tasks for which I do not have the necessary specialist tools.  Space in the workshop is limited so all work is by appointment. 

This is micro-business enterprise, I started out servicing and repairing bicycles for friends or for people introduced by them and that has widened with demand increasing.  Charges are on a low-cost basis - with fixed pricing (no surprises!) advised before work commences.

I don't anticipate (or want to) have high volumes of work - so servicing and repairs etc will have a short lead time . . . getting you back on the road quickly.

To make an enquiry or booking please email  rob (at) bicyclerepairmanservices.co.uk  - you will normally receive a reply within three hours, or worst case no more than twelve hours.

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About me

 I'm a keen cyclist (and double "end-to-ender") having had a career that started in the printing industry carried through to information technology and then a marketing and interim management business for about 20 years until I retired for the first time.  I came out of retirement in 2016 to work part-time and subsequently manage full-time, from early 2017, a local bike shop until it closed at the end of 2019.

Way back when I was in my teens I obtained a cycle maintenance certificate, refreshing that with a current Cytech qualification in 2017 - oh, and I also obtained the Boy Scouts Cycle Badge and passed the Cycling Proficiency Test at school!

Having returned to serious cycling at the end of the of the twentieth century I set-up my own workshop and over the years built, repaired, renovated quite a few bikes - including some classics.

I'm a member of two cycling clubs and also ride informally with a group of friends - including an annual overseas tour.

From 2005-2016 I organised 35 MacRide/Shakespeare cycle rides at Stratford-upon-Avon raising in excess of £800,000 (net) for Macmillan Cancer Support.

My former website  www.cycle-endtoend.org.uk has transferred to Blogger - all about cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats (and the other way!)

For servicing and repair enquiries email  rob (at) bicyclerepairmanservices.co.uk 

Bicycles : service & repairs

An appointment system is in operation for the workshop, with work normally completed within 24 hours - simplest is to email your request (you will normally receive a reply within 3 hours).

All work will have an initial assessment and a fixed cost agreed - any variations as a result of findings during the work will be advised and approval obtained before proceeding.

Basic parts and consumables are stocked but some components will need to be ordered.

Work not outlined below can also be carried out - from checking/assembling (PDI) a bike bought online to complete bike-builds or frame-swaps.

The two service options:

BASIC SERVICE - a thorough check for low/infrequent usage bikes, or just getting back on the road   £40

• Safety check (bolts/torque settings etc)
• Brakes checked and adjusted (new blocks/pads fitted if required)
• Gear cables oiled and gears reset (cables replaced if needed)
• Cranks removed and re-greased
• Chain & cassette checked for wear
• Tyres checked and inflated to the correct pressure
• Bike wiped down with degreaser and lubrication as required

INTERMEDIATE SERVICE - the popular one - comprehensive checks for bikes in regular use  £55

• Wheels checked and hubs serviced (bearings replaced if required)
• Chain & cassette checked for wear
• Tyres checked and inflated to the correct pressure
• Brakes checked and adjusted (new pads fitted if needed)
• Gear cables oiled and gears correctly indexed and adjusted (cables replaced if required)
• Bottom bracket removed, frame re-greased, cranks cleaned and re-installed
• Headset removed cleaned and re-greased
• Seat post removed, greased and re-fitted
• Bike clean and lubrication as required

Optional ultrasonic cleaning of the cassette, add £5.00

Add £30.00 for full strip down and ultrasonic clean of derailleurs, fitting new cables (excl cable cost)

BIKE BUILD FOR A BOXED PURCHASE

Bikes bought online will arrive in a large cardboard box in various states - some partially "knocked down" and some almost ready to ride - in either case they need careful assembly and checking with correct torque settings on components etc.

Unpack, build, mechanical and safety checks  £30

REPAIRS & RENEWALS

Punctures* and tyre fitting

• wheel only (front or rear) £7.50 + cost of a new tube
• for a hub geared bike (rear wheel, with resetting gears) £20 + cost of a new tube

Brakes - servicing/adjusting

• caliper brakes, v-brakes or cable disc brakes £15

Wheels/Hubs** - servicing

• hub service, per wheel £18
• basic, minor true £15

Gears** - adjusting/indexing

• cable operated derailleur £15 (front & rear changers) £10 (rear only changer)
• cable operated hub £20

Fitting parts

• bottom bracket £15
• chain £10
• headset £15
• forks, including sizing/cutting the steerer £25
• full mudguards £17.50
• race-blade mudguards £12.50
• fit bar tape (stripping off old) £15.00
• pedals £5

Labour - £25 per hour for any work outside the price list items (Min £15 to cover diagnosis and work within 40 minutes)

*   it is more economical to replace the inner tube rather than the labour to patch a punctured tube

** there are a few for which we don't have the specialist tools or equipment for: Di2/electronic gear shifting, tubular tyre fitting, suspension servicing and motor related work for electric bikes.

To make an enquiry or booking please email  rob (at) bicyclerepairmanservices.co.uk  - you will normally receive a reply within three hours, or worst case no more than twelve hours.

Prices at 1 October 2026

Coming soon!

 

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