Your Questions, Answered
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The better question is what don’t we offer! There are only a few jobs that we don’t currently offer. An example would be having your road bike’s bottom bracket refaced or doing suspension overhauls. While we do basic suspension services (100hr) we are not yet equipped to do full services.
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We are focused on serving boundary county. We have relatively low overhead costs/mo which allows us to offer very competitive pricing despite being mobile. Being mobile is awesome because you don’t have to transport your bike and we don’t have to store it!
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While buying a used bike is tempting. You should also consider that it may require extensive repairs and that they may amount to more than the cost of a brand new bike. If you are buying a brand new bike, many websites offer the previous year models at a discount which is worth your while. If you buy a new bike and need help assembling it you know who to call!
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You should always store your bike indoors or at least under a roof. Leaving it out for one winter may cause significant damage. Unless you have a safe way to transport your bike, transportation is the #1 way your bike will get damaged. That is another benefit of the bike mechanic coming to you! You should learn to do your own basic maintenance. Lubricate your chain and inflate your tires before each ride. Check for any loose bolts. Clean your bike (especially the drivetrain) after every ride. WD-40 is a good cleaner but a horrible lubricant. You can clean your bike w/ WD-40 but use a dedicated chain/dry lube for the chain. Simple TLC like this will save you lots of money. I’ve seen brand new drivetrains ruined in a year of riding while a drivetrain that was looked after lasted 5 years of hard riding. While routine maintenance has a cost. You should also consider the cost of complete lack of maintenance. Improperly adjusted brake pads will wear faster, bearings running for years without grease will eventually need replacement.
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We do not currently offer bike rentals, however we are considering this and if you or someone you know would utilize this service please send us an email! Yes we do read them :)
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Our immediate goal is to keep building our customer base and job volume. If you recommend us to your family and friends we super duper appreciate it!
We would like to get some e-bikes to rent out at some point.
We would also like to open a proper bike shop some day.
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We use QuickBooks invoicing to bill our customers. We send you an emailed invoice which you can pay through the email. This is our preferred method of accepting payments. If this is problematic we will accept cash.