NYMountnMan Veteran 498 Posts user info edit post |
The search feature isn't working...so i'm sorry if this question has been asked before (and I'm sure it has)
I'm looking to get my mountain bike tuned up for the spring/summer. It needs a basic tuneup (deraileur adjustments, lubrication of chain/bearings, a good cleanup, etc) because I did some single track riding last year that was really rough on the bike. I don't have the tools or time to tune it up myself so I want to get it done quickly and as cheap as possible.
I called REI and they want $75 for a basic tuneup (fuck that) so they're out of the question. I heard from some people that Flythe Cycling on Peace St is a good option. Any other recommendations? I'm looking to keep it under $50.
Thanks 4/8/2008 11:21:20 AM |
dustm All American 14296 Posts user info edit post |
cycle logic on hillsborough 4/8/2008 11:22:15 AM |
fatcatt316 All American 3810 Posts user info edit post |
How's about FREE FOR BASIC TUNEUP?!??? http://1304bikes.org/
Quote : | "Please join us on Sundays if you want to fix a bike for yourself or others. We gladly accept any bike parts and tools. Donations are tax-deductible." |
I went there a couple years ago and got my bike fixed lickety split.4/8/2008 11:34:44 AM |
darkone (\/) (;,,,;) (\/) 11610 Posts user info edit post |
^ That's an interesting program. 4/8/2008 11:51:35 AM |
Biofreak70 All American 33197 Posts user info edit post |
I know the bike tech's up at REI crossroads, and they know what they are doing, and if it is just basic stuff, they will usually hook it up for ya 4/8/2008 11:54:49 AM |
Skwinkle burritotomyface 19447 Posts user info edit post |
The Bicycle Chain is pretty good from my experience. I didn't have a tuneup because mine was new, but I think they said they were $30, and the guys there were nice and seemed to know their shit (although I don't so they could have just made stuff up and I would have believed them). There are a few locations I think. 4/8/2008 11:59:28 AM |
tnezami All American 8972 Posts user info edit post |
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/621996262.html
This guy does good work for $25. 4/8/2008 12:18:34 PM |
NYMountnMan Veteran 498 Posts user info edit post |
I took it to Cycle Logic on Hillsborough...it's only $30 for a basic tune-up so it's not that bad. Flythe Cycling wanted $59. 4/8/2008 5:37:39 PM |
Colemania All American 1081 Posts user info edit post |
Cycle logic is fine and cheap. If you need any parts they have some used ones with big discounts. Not the most friendly people and the place is ghetto/dirty/etc.
All-Star bike shop (faircloth-ish and wade) has really cool guys working but they will likely be slightly more expensive. Theyre better at what they do but I think logic is fine as well. 4/8/2008 6:40:54 PM |
DoeoJ has 7062 Posts user info edit post |
from what i remember a roommate saying, i think the tuneups at REI are cheaper if you're a member. can't remember what the membership costs though.
[Edited on April 8, 2008 at 6:44 PM. Reason : english.] 4/8/2008 6:43:51 PM |
chickenhead
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? 4/8/2008 6:44:31 PM |
JMONEY All American 3580 Posts user info edit post |
FUCK cycle logic. Go anywhere but there. 4/8/2008 8:07:48 PM |
synapse play so hard 60935 Posts user info edit post |
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