Servicing

At the Cycle Centre, we can do any job on any kind of cycle from Junior to Specialist Adult bikes. In addition to the Services detailed below, we can do any particular repair that's needed. Whether it's fixing a puncture, building a new pair of wheels or fitting the latest components we have the tools and the expertise.

We can also carry out full refurbishments or custom painting of your bike, just call for more details.

We can and regularly do service cycles shipped to us by residents of the Scilly Isles - call us for details. Doing the End-to-End starting from Lands End? Why not ship your bike to us ahead of schedule for a thorough tune-up, in preparation for your epic ride!

We have two full time mechanics along with a huge stock of spares and replacement parts. This gives us the capacity to carry out virtually any repair job on the day it's brought in. All our repair work is guaranteed and estimates are free.

Mountain Bikes are tough but their hi-tech components (e.g. suspension forks) require regular servicing if they're going to work properly and last as long as they should. That's why we offer two levels of Service. A Minor Service is good to keep things in perfect order but, after twelve months or so of use, the bike will need a more detailed examination and that's where the Major Service comes in.

If your bike feels as though it could do with a new lease of life, consider a pair of hand-built wheels.

Minor service

Frame and forks: Checked for alignment, inspected for any signs of damage.
Brakes: Checked for worn cables and blocks, callipers, levers and cables lubricated, all mechanism checked for secure fitting, blocks adjusted to hit rim and avoid tyre.
Gears: Adjusted for best possible function, cables and derailleur pivots lubricated cables derailleurs and shift levers inspected for excessive wear or damage.
Chain: Checked for correct tension, lubricated, chain and sprockets inspected for excessive wear.
Tyres: Inspected for cuts, embedded objects and lack of tread, tubes inflated to correct pressure.
Wheels: Checked for loose spokes, rims inspected for damage, dents, or excessive wear, and wheels trued.
Steering: Checked for free movement without play, bars and stem checked for correct fitting and security.
Bottom bracket: Adjusted (if possible) for free rotation without play, crank bolts checked for correct torque.

Fixed labour charge of £25, excludes the cost of any replacement parts required.

We recommend that your bike has a minor service after every 6 months of regular use.

Major service

In addition to the items carried out in a minor service...

Brakes: Mechanism checked for smooth operation, if necessary, stripped, cleaned and reassembled, cables / outer cable replaced if worn*.
Gears: All derailleurs reset, cables / outer cable replaced if worn, derailleurs and shift levers replaced if required.
Wheels: Removed and trued if necessary, hubs and bearings inspected, adjusted / greased / replaced as required. 
Headset: Stripped and regreased if needed, adjusted for free movement without play.
Bottom bracket: Stripped and regreased if possible or new sealed unit fitted if required.

* If hydraulic brakes are fitted there will be an additional charge if they require bleeding.

Fixed labour charge of £40, excludes the cost of any replacement parts required.

We recommend that your bike has a major service at least once every 12 months of regular use.

Bike refurbishment/restoration

We have a fully equipped workshop, and can offer a complete strip down, professional custom repaint, and custom rebuild, or restoration to as close to original as possible. Please contact us for details, or to discuss your requirements.