Services, Rates and Fees

Balmain Bicycle Mechanic – Services & Pricing

Balmain Bicycle Mechanic – Services & Pricing

At Balmain Bicycle Mechanic, we're dedicated to maintaining your bicycle's peak performance with a range of high-quality service and repair options. Before any work begins, we provide a detailed quote for your approval. Feel free to contact us with any questions or specific inquiries about our services.

Included below is a comprehensive list of the services we provide and associated rates and fees. Please get in touch with us if we can be of further assistance.

Studio visit: $100 + standard charges
Mobile repairs: $200 + standard charges

A flat tyre can happen unexpectedly and requires more than just patching or replacing the inner tube. It involves identifying the cause of the flat, ensuring the tyre is correctly reseated, and aligning the wheel for safety.

Standard Quick-Release Wheel:

  • Repairing or installing a tyre and/or inner tube: $50 per tyre, plus parts.

Additional Adjustments Required:

  • If adjustments like torquing bolts, adjusting chain tension, or disengaging cables are needed to access the tyre: $75 per tyre plus parts. (Excluding cargo bicycles)

Tubeless Tyre Services:

  • Installation or repair of tubeless tyres: $100 plus parts. (Excluding cargo bicycles)

TIER 0 Bicycle Service

  • Duration: 10–15 minutes
  • Includes: Brake check and minor adjustments, gear check and indexing, basic drivetrain clean and lube, oil application on mechanical parts, tyre pressure check, light cleaning of brake pads and/or rotors, critical bolt tightening, issue diagnosis and explanation
  • Cost: $25 (Results may vary based on bicycle condition. Upgrade to higher tier service within 7 days for a $25 discount).

TIER 1 Bicycle Service

  • Duration: Typically, 24-hour turnaround
  • For bicycles that: receive routine servicing every 3–6 months, are relatively clean, require minor technical repairs and maintenance, need a roadworthiness check
  • Cost: $100 (parts not included)

TIER 2 Bicycle Service

  • Duration: Typically, 2–5 working days
  • For bicycles that: are not routinely serviced (6+ months intervals), require removal and installation of a few parts, need some technical repairs and maintenance
  • Cost: $175 (parts not included)

TIER 3 Bicycle Service

  • Duration: Typically, 5–7 working days
  • For bicycles that: are in obvious disrepair, require a complete overhaul, need removal and installation of multiple parts, require extensive technical repairs and maintenance
  • Cost: $250 (parts not included)

Note: For bicycles needing major intervention, consider our Bronze or Silver bicycle restoration options for potentially more cost-effective solutions (details further below).

Brakes

  • Brake caliper repair and/or installation (cable actuated): $50 + parts
  • Brake bleed (hydraulic models): $50 per brake + parts
  • Hydraulic brake system installation (excluding hose shortening): $100 + parts
  • Rotor replacement: $50 per wheel + parts

Drivetrain

  • Bottom bracket repair/installation: $75 + parts
  • Chain degrease, wash, and lube: $25
  • Chain replacement: $50 + parts
  • Crank pedal thread repair (includes parts): $100
  • Pedal removal/installation: $50 + parts
  • Derailleur hanger alignment check & correction: $50
  • Derailleur mechanism and/or hanger replacement: $50 + parts
  • Gear shifting repair and/or installation (cable actuated): $50 + parts
  • Rear cassette replacement: $50 + parts
  • Crank replacement: $50 + parts

Cockpit

  • Headset repair and installation: $50 + parts
  • Steerer modification: $100 + parts
  • Handlebar modification: $75 + parts
  • Handlebar tape wrapping: $50 + parts
  • Grip removal and installation: $50 + parts

Wheels

  • Hub adjustment (loose bearings only): $50 per wheel + parts
  • Internally geared hub service: $150 + parts
  • Wheel repair: $75 + parts
  • Wheel build: $150 + parts
  • Wheel build (electric motor hub): $200 + parts

Miscellaneous

  • Fender/mudguard installation: $50 + parts
  • Basket/carrier installation: $50 + parts
  • Bicycle wash, dry, and wax: $50
  • Seat post modification: $50 + parts
  • Installation of privately purchased part: $50
  • Dynamo lighting installation: $150 + parts
  • Removal of seized or damaged parts requiring special intervention: $100 + toolage costs
  • Juvenile bicycle: $100
  • Adult bicycle: $125
  • Electric bicycle (excluding cargo and delivery bikes): $150
  • Tricycle (all types): $200

Additional charges may apply for mechanical work or modifications.

BRONZE - $499

  • Bicycle disassembled into key components (not including sub-assemblies)
  • Mechanical parts cleaned and serviced
  • Worn, damaged, or unsafe parts flagged for replacement (parts not included)
  • Bicycle rust-treated
  • Reassembled bicycle washed and waxed

SILVER - $999 (Most popular)

  • Bicycle completely disassembled
  • Mechanical parts (including sub-assemblies) cleaned, serviced, and reassembled
  • Worn, damaged, or unsafe parts replaced with new standard parts (parts in good working order retained)
  • Bicycle rust-treated
  • Reassembled bicycle washed and waxed

GOLD - $1499

  • SILVER restoration, and
  • All new standard parts installed (premium parts are not included in package)
  • Heritage parts in good condition retained
  • Reassembled bicycle washed and waxed

PLATINUM - $1999

  • GOLD restoration, and
  • Frame and fork professionally repainted and protected
  • New frame/fork decals applied (subject to availability)

We are pleased to offer test rides of new and restored bicycles. Basic rides (gentle pedaling) are free. Supervised extended test rides cost $100, which is deducted from purchase price if you buy the bicycle.

  • Short ride (gentle pedal): Free
  • Supervised 20-min ride: $100 (deducted from price if purchased)
  • Professional advice (minimum 1 hour): $100
  • Quotations:
    • First quote: Free
    • Additional quotes: $50 per quote

Using Your Own Bicycle:

  • $100 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
  • Bicycle must be roadworthy

Using Our Bicycle:

  • $125 per hour (minimum 1 hour)
  • Using your own bicycle: $100/hour
  • Using our bicycle: $125/hour

Riders must bring ID and are responsible for safety, insurance, and roadworthiness of their bike.

  • Suspension and shock service
  • Glue-on tubular tyres
  • Hub bearing work requiring pullers
  • Cargo bike assembly/service
  • Electronic drivetrain setup (Di2, SRAM AXS, etc.)
  • General electrical work
  • Welding or frame repair