Repairs at Riverside Cycle Works
Bicycle Repair Services
Tires and flats, braking, gears and chain: here is what each job at our Madison shop covers, where its price starts, and how a repair goes from your first message to your next ride.
Every job, what it covers, where it starts.
Prices shown are starting points. Final pricing depends on your bike and parts, and we confirm your estimate before work begins.
Repairs
Tires and flats
Flat Fix
A flat, a slow leak or a tire that looks worn. We put in a new tube, look over the tire and wheel, and set the pressure.
Includes
Tube installation
Tire and wheel inspection
Inflation and safety check
From
$20
Tube and parts extra
Braking
Brakes that squeal, rub, or feel soft when you pull the lever. We find the cause and set them up so the bike stops the way it should.
Includes
Brake check
Brake adjustment
Pad and cable inspection
Estimate first
We look at the bike and confirm the price before work begins.
Gears and chain
Gears that skip, a chain that clatters, or shifting that never quite settles. We adjust the shifting and look over the chain and drivetrain.
Includes
Shifting adjustment
Chain cleaning and lubrication
Chain wear check
Estimate first
We look at the bike and confirm the price before work begins.
Tune-ups
Everyday Tune-Up
A great start
For a bike that still rides but has drifted out of tune. Brakes and shifting set up again, chain oiled, bolts checked.
Includes
Brake and shifting adjustments
Chain lubrication
Bolt and safety check
From
$89
Parts extra
Complete Tune-Up
A deeper going-over for a bike that sees a lot of miles, or one coming back after a long winter in the garage.
Includes
Everything in Everyday Tune-Up
Drivetrain cleaning
Wheel truing assessment
From
$149
Parts and additional labor extra
Don’t see your problem here? Describe it and we’ll take a look.
Step by step
How a repair goes.
1
Send a request
Tell us your name, how to reach you, and what your bike is doing. Plain words are fine.
2
We follow up
We get in touch to talk through the work and find a time for you to bring the bike in.
3
We confirm the price
We look the bike over on the stand and confirm the estimate with you before any work starts.
4
Ride it home
We let you know when the bike is ready, and you pick it up and get back on the road or trail.
What changes the price.
A from-price is where a job starts. These are the things that move it.
Your bike
Commuter, road and mountain bikes are built differently, so the same job can take more work on one than another.
Parts
Tubes, tires, pads, cables and chains are extra, priced by what fits your bike.
Extra labor
If we find more that needs fixing once the bike is on the stand, we tell you before doing it.
Condition
Rust, a bent wheel or a chain worn past its life can turn a quick fix into a longer one. We explain what we see.
Before you bring it in
Questions about repairs.
Do I need to know what’s wrong with my bike?
No. Tell us what you notice, like a noise, a wobble or brakes that feel off, and we work out the cause. You don’t need the names of any parts.
Is a service request a booked appointment?
No. A request lets us know what your bike needs. We contact you to talk about the work and confirm a time.
What kinds of bikes do you work on?
All kinds of bikes, from commuters to road and mountain bikes. If yours is something different, mention it in your request and we’ll talk it through.
How long will my repair take?
It depends on the job and whether parts are needed. Send a request and we’ll tell you when we follow up.
Are the prices on this page final?
They are starting points. The final price depends on your bike and the parts it needs, and we confirm the estimate with you before work begins.
Ready for a repair?
Tell us what your bike is doing, and we’ll get back to you to sort out the work and a time to bring it in.