Regina's Friendly Neighbourhood Bike Repair
Whether you're looking for a summer tune-up, or something doesn't "feel right."
We are equipped and have the knowledge to get you biking again in no time.
Certified Service
Our certified mechanic has received his Bicycle Assembly & Maintenance, and Wheel Building & Truing certificates from the Barnett Bicycle Institute.
Equipped Service
Our fully equipped garage has everything we need to inspect, repair, and service your bike. If we don't have the part, we have no problem ordering it for you.
Personalized Service
At the end of the day, we are just a business in a garage. However, we are people people at heart, and love delivering highly personalized service.
A little about myself...
After 31 years working at the Co-op refinery as an instrument mechanic, I retired. However, after my life slowed down I took notice to the amount of people biking around, and decided to become un-tired and start a bike shop. So I went to the Central Alberta Bicycle School in March of 2021, and became a certified bike mechanic. Being a 4th class power engineer and an instrumentation mechanic in my past career meant that I felt right at home with my new business, and that’s how I hope you will feel too when you visit my shop.
When I’m not repairing bikes, you might catch me in a good book, teaching myself Spanish, or treating my wife and three kids to a new recipe I learned. And of course… when the Saskatchewan weather allows it, you might even see me on Regina’s bike trails.
How much is this going to cost?
It’s a question I hear often, and rightfully so! You want the best bang for your buck, and as a fellow customer, I empathize. We try to keep our costs as low as possible, and our value proposition as high as possible to make sure you are getting a fair deal.
If you want an estimate for the prices of my individual services, we have listed some of the most common services we do at our shop, however, over time we have found that not everything is as simple as putting a price to a service. Costs can compound and we’d like to take the time to give you a realistic idea for the cost of your repair. So, we included some scenarios to give you a better ballpark for how much your repair might cost.
Individual Services
Building boxed bicycles – $50
Tire or tube replace – $10
Derailleur adjustment – $25
Brake pad installation for rim pad- $15/system
Brake pad installation for disc brakes – $20/system
Hydraulic brake fluid replacement – $35/system
Chain installation – $15
Cable & housing installation – $15
Wheel straightening (truing) – $15-30 (depending on work)
Wheel build – $90
(Prices are subject to taxes and non-negotiable. Parts are extra)
Pricing Scenarios
Scenario 1 - The "Basic" Tune up
Customer comes in the door and says “John, I would like the basic tune up please.” This is a case we see every day. As we take a look at the bike we find that the bearings on the shaft where the wheel goes through need to be replaced… If not replaced, the customer will put 2 to 3 times more effort on pedaling the bike. So we call up the customer and tell them the news…
Predicted costs: $85 (Tune up) + $20 and up for bearing replacement + $20 for labour + $13.25 tax = $138.75
Scenario 2 - The BRAKES
Customer comes in the door and says “John, the brakes no longer work!” In order to get the brakes functioning again, we perform a service known as a “brake bleed.” However, as we did the bleed, we realized that the brake pads are beyond their minimum wear and they need to be replaced as well. Lets see how much this will cost…
Predicted costs: $35x2 (Brake Bleed) + $20-100 per wheel for brake pads+ $20-40 for labour + tax = $177.60 approximately
Annual Tune up
$85 + tax
Parts are extra
We go beyond a typical “check-up,” and put your bike through a complete mechanical inspection.
- Align & adjust brakes, shifting, and steering.
- Inspect the bottom bracket of your bike.
- Inspect both the lateral (side to side) and radial (up and down) truing of your bike’s wheels, and ensure your wheels run true for optimal performance.
- Wipe down of bike, and lube chain.
- Inflate tires to correct pressure, and test ride to ensure no other not-so-great issues are present on your bike.
Plus Tune Up
$130 + tax
Parts are extra
Consider it the “oil change” of your bike. Not only do we inspect, but we get into the major components of your bike that ensure for a smooth riding experience.
- Includes Annual Tune up, plus…
- Clean drive train with an ultrasonic cleaner.
- Repack bottom bearings with fresh grease.
- Wash frame of bike down and wax.
- Check wheel tensioning, and adjust to manufacturer specs.
"The Works" Tune up
$180.00 + tax
Parts are extra
In this tune up, we “pop the hood” of your bike and inspect important components of your bike to ensure that the interior components (which don’t get a lot of attention) are looked after.
- Includes the Plus Tune up, and…
- Both wheel hubs are repacks with new bearings and new grease.
- Apply anti-seize to seat post.
- All brake, and shift cables replaced.
- Headset bearings are inspected and new grease is installed.