Bicycle Bill's Service
If you use your bike, it's going
to need maintenance and repair. Then again, if your bike has been
sitting out back for a while, it's going to need some work before
you can ride it. Our talented mechanics have many years of
experience on a wide range of bikes, from single-speed cruisers
to high-end road and mountain bikes. We want you to be safe and
enjoy your ride, so it's important to us to get your bike in good
shape.
Tune Ups
Bicycle Bill's offers full service on all types
of bikes of any brand or model. We have a staff of
experienced mechanics that have been with us ranging from 15 to
over 30 years. We offer professional advice and friendly service.
Our customer’s complete and total satisfaction is guaranteed
on all of our service work. Here at Bicycle
Bill's we road test each
and every one of our customer's bikes to
make sure they are running properly.
Service and Maintenance
Fast Turnaround - most
service at Bicycle Bill's is completed within 2-3 days. If you
need your bike sooner, just let us know, we will always try to
accommodate your schedule.
Bike Shipping
We will package your bicycle for airplane travel or other
conventional shipping methods and can arrange to ship your bike
anywhere in the USA, via UPS, directly from our store!
BIKE CARE IS EASY!
We're
often asked how frequently bicycles should be serviced. It's
a difficult question to answer because it depends on how and
where it's ridden as well as its condition. Assuming the
machine is in good working order and that you ride sensibly
(i.e. don't abuse your bike) and not in nasty weather a lot
(muddy and snowy rides accelerate wear), the following
guidelines will keep your two-wheeler running trouble free for
years. You'll need some basic tools, lubes, cleaners, rags and
know-how.
Basic bike inspection checklist:
Inflate the tires to
preferred pressure. (It is always embossed on the
side of the tire)
Inspect tread for wear
and embedded debris that could cause a flat.
Check quick release skewers
on both wheels to insure they are locked and the wheels
are tight.
Spin wheels looking for
wobbles, which indicate you should have your wheel trued
Squeeze brakes to make sure
they're grabbing and check to see that the brake pads are
in good condition and that they strike the rims (not the
tires!)
Check chain & add lube if
it looks dry
Make sure you've got your
spare tube, tools, pump, etc.
Check each bolt in your
riding shoes to make sure they are tight.
Check and make sure that the
cleats release from the pedals easily and quickly.
Advanced bike checklist:
Check and replace tires if
needed; also check your spare tube and patch kit to make
sure the spare holds air and the kit has glue &
patches
Check the hubs, bottom
bracket, headset: adjust and/or overhaul as needed
Check all cables and housings
for fraying, breaks, rust and corrosion and replace if
necessary
Check for worn brake pads and
replace if needed; also replace worn handlebar tape or
grips
Check for chain, cassette cog
and chain ring wear and replace worn parts as required
Clean the drive train (chain,
chain rings, cassette, front and rear derailleur's) with
biodegradable solvent and rags
Clean and wax bike. A clean,
shiny bike always seems to go faster and farther.
Inspect frame and fork for
paint cracks or bulges that may indicate frame or part
damage; pay particular attention to all frame joints.
Visually inspect for bent
components: seat rails, seat post, stem. handlebars,
chain rings, crank arms, brake calipers and brake levers.
For mountain bikes only,
maintain and lube your suspension components according to
the advice in the owners manual