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Professional Bicycle Mechanic: Your Bike's Best Friend At Big Al's Bikes, I understand that your bicycle is more than just a mode of transportation—it's a vital part of your lifestyle. That's why, as your professional bicycle mechanic, I'm here to ensure your bike is always in top condition, ready to take on any adventure. Why Choose Me as Your Professional Bicycle Mechanic? Expertise You Can Trust: With years of experience in the industry, I am skilled in diagnosing and repairing all types of bicycles, from sleek road bikes and rugged mountain bikes to modern e-bikes. No matter the issue, I’ve got you covered. Comprehensive Care: I offer a full range of services, including regular tune-ups, brake adjustments, gear tuning, and complete overhauls. Need a quick fix for a flat tire or a complex repair on your suspension system? Leave it to me. Personalized Service: I don’t just fix bikes; I care for them. I take the time to understand your riding style and preferences, providing customized solutions that enhance your cycling experience. Whether it’s fine-tuning your gears for a race or customizing your bike for a long-distance tour, I tailor my services to meet your needs. Customer-Centric Approach: At Big Al's Bikes, my customers are my top priority. I offer friendly, straightforward advice, helping you make informed decisions about your bike’s maintenance and upgrades. Plus, I’ll share tips on how to keep your bike in peak condition between visits. Quality and Precision: I use only the best tools and parts to ensure that every repair and adjustment meets the highest standards of quality and safety. When you bring your bike to me, you can ride away with confidence, knowing it’s in perfect working order. Quick and Convenient: I understand that your time is valuable. That’s why I strive to offer prompt service without compromising on quality. Schedule an appointment, drop off your bike, and I’ll have it ready for you in no time. Your Ride, Perfected Don’t let a mechanical issue keep you off the road. Trust
Hours
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
Sunday
Closed
What we offer
Service Packages (4)
Premium Service
A premium service is recommended every 18-24 Months. Recommended for the keen cyclist, off roaders and for the restoration of classic bikes. In addition to the standard service, we will strip your bicycle down to component level, including headset, wheel hubs and bottom bracket removal, replace loose wheel bearings if applicable and inspect condition of all components for wear or damage. All parts will be deep cleaned and then reassemble using fresh lubricants. Hydraulic brakes will be bleed if needed (Excludes suspension components) Includes Shimano Di2 / Sram firmware updates, but not diagnostics, which are available separately
46 items will be checked during this service
£100
Standard Service
A standard service is recommended every 12 Month. Brakes are balanced and tightened, pads or cables replaced if necessary Gears are tuned and indexed, cables and parts replaced if necessary Headset and bottom bracket are checked for play and adjusted if necessary Chain checked for wear and cleaned or replaced if necessary & lubricated Chainrings and cassette/freehub checked for wear and lubricated All bolts checked including handlebar, saddle and crank bolts Wheels are trued, hubs are checked for play and adjusted if necessary Wheel rim condition inspected for wear Tyres are inflated to correct pressure Unlike most bike shops, additional work such as the fitting of replacement parts is included with this service. e.g. fitting of tyres, new chain, gear cables or brakes pads (you just pay for the parts). (Excludes suspension components, and hydraulic brake bleeding and Di2, Fitting of tubeless tyres additional £10)
38 items will be checked during this service
£50
Basic Service
Recommended every 6 months or 750 miles whichever comes first. Brake & gear adjustment Check chain for wear, clean & lubricate Wheels checked for trueness and play Check & inflate tyres General safety check (handlebars, cranks & pedals etc) Recommendations for any further work if required The labour cost of fitting any replacement parts is not included.
32 items will be checked during this service
£30
Di2 fault finding, diagnosis, updating and repair
Fixing software issues, and fault finding on all Shimano Di2 systems. Unbricking individual units and battery checking
£30
EBike Service Packages (3)
Electric Premium Service
A premium service is recommended every 18-24 Months.
43 items will be checked during this service
£110
Electric Intermediate Service
A standard service is recommended every 12 Month.
36 items will be checked during this service
£65
Electric Basic Service
A basic service is recommended every 6 Months.
29 items will be checked during this service
£45
Fittings (1)
Fit chain
£5
Other Services (42)
Seat post removal
Special jig allows me to remove stuck seatpost from aluminium and steel frames. The cranks are removed and the frame is secured in the jig, then the seatpost is clamped to into the puller, which exerts a direct vertical pull with enough force to pull the seatpost free.
£30
Fit standard tyres
Fitting of normal tyres £5 per wheel
£10
Wheel Bearing Replacement
Replace wheel bearing. Price does not include new bearings. Some hubs may require an additional charge
£15
Sell my bike for me
I've a lot of experience in selling bikes, from kids bikes, to high end road / mountain bikes and e-bikes. Bikes can be serviced prior to selling to get the best price. I charge a commision based on the sale price of the bike, typically between 10% - 20%. I handle all of the packing up of the bike and arranging the shipping, which the buyer pays for. Any questions please ask
Price On Assessment
Bike pack
Packing bike into bike box for travel
£10
Custom Bike Build - Road Bike
Work with the customer todDesign the bike, choose the components, and build the bike to the highest standard
£100
Headset Replacement Internal Cables
Replacement of the headset bearings, where the brake cables are internally routed through the upper bearing. This replacement typically means, removing bar tape, disconnecting the brakes hoses and re-bleeding of the brakes. In some circumstances new brake hoses may also be required
£40
Sell My Bike for me
I'm good a getting the best price for your bike. I'll clean up and make sure the bike is good to sell. I'll advertise your bike, when sold I'll also box the bike and arrange shipping, which the buyer pays for. I take a fee based on the final sale price Bikes that sell for <£500 = flat fee of £50. >£500 = 10%
Price On Assessment
All Nuts & Bolts Checked for Tightness
£10
Bicycle Build - Child
£15
Bicycle Build – Adult
£15
Bicycle Damage Report for Insurance Companies
Will provide a detailed report of the damage to your bike.
3 items will be checked during this service
£20
Bottom Bracket Fit
Remove and fit new bottom bracket. cost of new BB not included
4 items will be checked during this service
£20
Brakes Adjusted & Tested
£10
Cassette Replacement & Fit
£10
Chain Replacement & Fit
£10
Complete Strip Down & Rebuild
Price On Assessment
Derailleur Hanger Straightened
£10
Drivetrain Service - Items Cleaned, Inspected, Adjusted and Checked
£20
External Brake or Gear Cable Fit
£10
Fit Handlebar Tape
£10
Fit Tubeless Tyre
£10
Fit Tubular Tyre
£10
Frame Threads Reamed & Faced
£10
Gears Adjusted & Tested
£10
Headset & Crank Bottom Bracket Adjusted
£10
Headset Fit
£10
Hubs Adjusted for Play
£10
Hydraulic Brake Bleed
price per wheel
£20
Internal Brake or Gear Cable Fit
£10
Puncture Repair Excluding Inner Tub
£10
Puncture Repair Including Inner Tube
£10
Rear Mech Hanger Replacement
£10
Replace Disc Brake Pads
£10
Replace Rim Brake Pad
£10
Service Headset
£15
Service Hub - Single
£10
Software Update & Diagnostic Report
Full pro level Shimano Di2 diagnostics. Firmware updates, fault finding and recovery of bricked units
4 items will be checked during this service
£30
Spoke Tensions Balanced & Wheels Re-trued for Alignment
£10
Tyres Inflated to Correct Pressures & Inspected for Wear
£10
Wheel True With Spoke
£10
Wheels Trued for Correct Alignment
£10
Just Fix My Bike (1)
Just fix my bike - price quoted after inspection
Rather than a service, well tell what’s wrong and give you a price to get it sorted
£0
Electronic Shifting (1)
Shimano Di2 Firmware updates
Keeping your system up to date
£10
Hygge Warranty Services (1)
Hygge Service Assessment
One of our certified mechanics will carry out a comprehensive assessment of your bike, thoroughly checking its condition. Following the assessment, they’ll provide expert recommendations on the necessary repairs or maintenance to get your bike running as smoothly as new.
44 items will be checked during this service
Price On Assessment
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