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these are general service guidelines for road and mountain bikes |
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every ride |
monthly (<>500 miles) |
six months (<> 2,500 miles) |
yearly (<> 6,000 miles) |
check tire pressure & add air if needed |
clean the bike with a rag (or soap and water if it's real dirty) and inspect the frame and components for signs of wear such as cracks |
clean and wax the frame to protect the paint/finish (not necessary on bare titanium frames); once it's clean, inspect the frame and fork for any cracks or damage |
check all bearing systems: hubs, bottom bracket, headset and pedals: adjust and/or overhaul as needed |
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check the tire tread for wear and embedded debris that could cause a flat |
wipe the chain and cassette cogs clean with a rag and earth-friendly degreaser and relube |
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 all cables and housings for fraying, breaks, rust and corrosion and replace if necessary |
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check that the wheel quick releases are tight and that the wheels are secure |
check the wheels for loose spokes |
check the hubs, bottom bracket, headset: adjust and/or overhaul as needed |
replace brake pads, rubber brake hoods and handlebar tape if necessary |
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spin wheels looking for wobbles, which indicate you should have your wheel trued |
test with a wrench, the tightness of the: crankarms, pedals, chainring bolts, seat bolt, seatpost bolt, stem bolts, handlebar bolts and all accessory mounting bolts/screws |
check all cables and housings for fraying, breaks, rust and corrosion and replace if necessary |
clean and check wheels carefully for signs of wear such as worn sidewalls (braking surface) or cracks at the spoke nipples |
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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!) |
lube the brake, derailleur and clipless-pedal pivot points |
check for worn brake pads and replace if needed; also replace worn handlebar tape or grips |
check the hubs, bottom bracket, headset: adjust and/or overhaul as needed |
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compress and release the suspension to check that it's working properly |
lube the cables to prevent binding and check the cables for fraying and rusting and replace if necessary; |
check for chain, cassette cog and chainring wear and replace worn parts as required |
overhaul the pedals to check the bearings and add fresh grease; if you're using toe straps, check them for wear and replace if needed |
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| check chain & add lube if it looks dry | check clipless pedals and cleats for loose screws/bolts |
clean the drivetrain (chain, chainrings, cassette, front and rear derailleurs) with biodegradable solvent and rags |
maintain and lube your suspension components according to the advice in the owner's manual |
Capp's Services
Fit Kit $50.00 - $100.00 There are two different levels of Fit Kit™ and they are priced differently. If you already have a bike and simply want to have it adjusted (within the limits of the bike) as well as have your cleats aligned to the proper angle (this is different for every person and each leg), then the basic Fit Kit™ is for you. It costs $50 and takes about 1 hour to perform. If any new parts (stems, cleats, etc.) are needed, this is extra. If you are planning to purchase a new bike, and want to make sure that you order the right size AND once you purchase the bike you want to make sure that it is adjusted to you and that your cleats are adjusted right, then the full Fit Kit™ is for you. It costs $100 and takes about 45 minutes for the first session (measurements taken and charts prepared) and about 1 hour for the second session (after you get your new bike) where your new bike is fit to you. If any new parts (stems, cleats, etc.) are needed, this is extra.
Flat Repair $10.00 - $15.00
Tune Up $45.00 Adjust brakes
Tune Up Plus $60.00 Adjust brakes We adjust all the working parts on the bike PLUS complete cleaning of bike and drivetrain.
Overhaul $100.00 - $120.00 "Tune Up Plus" PLUS
Packing Going on vacation and want to take your bike? Maybe your moving? Capp's offers professional bike packing for shipping as well as reassembling of bikes that have been shipped or when you return from vacation.
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