A brief introduction to The Bike Lab

I am a Cytech 3 qualified, professional bike mechanic, within the cycling industry who has a genuine passion for cycling and the sport. My years of experience as a bicycle mechanic in a workshop, and being in and around bike shops, enables me to deliver exceptional quality service to all clients, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standard of bicycle maintenance. 

All bicycles are worthy of bike service, whether they are new or old. Some may need a tune up, and some may need a complete bicycle strip down, but they are all welcome at The Bike Lab

Services We Offer

Bronze Service

This is my entry level service in which I focus on ensuring the bike is safe to ride. All bolts are tightened to recommended torque, brakes and gears are adjusted / setup, to keep them functioning correctly. All unwanted play in your headset will be removed and you will be advised of any parts that would ideally need replacing. If the part that needs replacing is detrimental to the bike’s safety, it will be replaced with your agreement. 

  • All bolts / assemblies checked and correctly tightened to manufacturers specifications.
  • Gears are checked, and indexed if needed.
  • Brakes inspected and adjusted if needed.
  • Tyres inspected for damage / wear and reinflated to desired pressure

Silver Service

This is my middle of the range service. Everything in the Level 1 service will be covered, with the addition of your wheels being trued and your drive chain being fully degreased.

  • All bolts / assemblies checked and correctly tightened to manufacturers specifications.
  • Gears are checked, and indexed if needed
  • Brakes inspected and adjusted if needed
  • Tyres inspected for damage / wear and reinflated to desired pressure
  • Drive chain de-greased
  • Wheels Trued

Gold Service

This is my top of the range service. Here, no part is left unturned. The bike will receive a full strip down and rebuild, ensuring your headset, hubs and bottom bracket are re-greased and reinstalled. You will get your bike back feeling better than new!

  • All bolts / assemblies checked and correctly tightened to manufacturers specifications.
  • Gears and checked, and indexed if needed
  • Brakes inspected and adjusted if needed
  • Tyres inspected.
  • Drive chain degreased
  • Wheels Trued
  • Headset stripped and re-greased
  • Bottom bracket removed, re-greased and reinstalled.
  • Hub bearings removed, re-greased and reinstalled.

Platinum Service

This service is for bikes that have integrated cables (cables that go through the handlebars), Time Trial Bikes (with an integrated cockpit) or Mountain Bikes that need their pivot bearings replaced. The additional £50 is due to the extra time it takes to carry out the service on these kinds of bikes. In this service, the bike will receive a full strip down and rebuild, ensuring your headset, hubs and bottom bracket are re-greased and reinstalled. Your bike will also get both front and rear brakes faced if it's needed. You will get your bike back feeling better than new!

  • All bolts / assemblies checked and correctly tightened to manufacturers specifications.
  • Gears and checked, and indexed if needed
  • Brakes inspected and adjusted if needed
  • Tyres inspected.
  • Drive chain degreased
  • Wheels Trued
  • Internal Headset stripped and re-greased
  • Bottom bracket removed, re-greased and reinstalled.
  • Hub bearings removed, re-greased and reinstalled.
  • Disc brakes faced if needed

Other Services

  • Collection and Delivery Service based on mileage - £0 - 15
  • Disc Brake Facing - £30 per Brake
  • Bike build from box - £50
  • Custom bike build – PRICE ON APPROVAL
  • Brake adjustment front / rear - £15
  • Brake adjustment front and rear - £25
  • Hydraulic brake bleed - £30 Per Side
  • Replace inner tube - £10
  • Tubeless setup - £25 Per Wheel
  • Wheel true - £15
  • Wheel Build - £50
  • Gear Index, Front or rear - £15
  • Gear Index, Both - £20
  • Insurance / Warranty claim - £35
  • Bike clean - £20
  • Bike clean and degrease - £40
  • Hub service front - £20
  • Hub service rear - £25
  • Wrap handlebar tape - £15

  *All prices are for LABOUR ONLY. Any parts that require replacement are not included in the price. A quote will be provided for the cost to replace any parts needed before proceeding with any work.