Bike-related services include tune-ups, repairs, bike builds and parts installs, suspension service, and anything else that requires labor to keep your bike running.
Bike-related services include tune-ups, repairs, bike builds and parts installs, suspension service, and anything else that requires labor to keep your bike running.
For me, $0 labour, because I do all my own bike maintenance. But the initial investment for tools, parts, etc. was high in the first year.
I change tires when needed every several thousand KM. Wax my chains, so drivetrain components won’t need to be replaced for many years.
A few brake and shifter cables, brake pads, and maybe a new saddle here or there… not much to keep these things running!
I did replace the bar tape on my gravel bike recently. Decided to go with Grepp microfiber tape, which is not only reusable/washable, but I’m also supporting the EU supply-chain.
TBH, learning to maintain your bike is worth it, not just to save money, but to be self-reliant if/when things might need to be fixed roadside.
Conversely, I’ve spent close to zero dollars total by employing the great trick of not maintaining my road bike at all for years, and now the entire drivetrain needs replacing.
I certainly should not have done this. I imagine it’ll be quite the price tag when I go to take care of it.
For me, $0 labour, because I do all my own bike maintenance. But the initial investment for tools, parts, etc. was high in the first year.
I change tires when needed every several thousand KM. Wax my chains, so drivetrain components won’t need to be replaced for many years.
A few brake and shifter cables, brake pads, and maybe a new saddle here or there… not much to keep these things running!
I did replace the bar tape on my gravel bike recently. Decided to go with Grepp microfiber tape, which is not only reusable/washable, but I’m also supporting the EU supply-chain.
TBH, learning to maintain your bike is worth it, not just to save money, but to be self-reliant if/when things might need to be fixed roadside.
Conversely, I’ve spent close to zero dollars total by employing the great trick of not maintaining my road bike at all for years, and now the entire drivetrain needs replacing.
I certainly should not have done this. I imagine it’ll be quite the price tag when I go to take care of it.