Balmain Bicycle Mechanic operates primarily by appointment so we can provide careful attention to every bicycle that comes through the workshop. To arrange a bicycle drop-off or collection, please use the Make an appointment with us booking link available on our home page.
All servicing and adjustments are carried out based on our professional assessment. Where additional work is required to achieve safe or satisfactory operation, this will be advised and may incur further charges.
Before booking a service or leaving a bicycle with us, please review our Service & Collection Policy.
This policy outlines important workshop procedures including service authorisation, estimates, collection timeframes, storage fees, and the installation of customer-supplied parts.
By leaving a bicycle for service or purchasing goods from Balmain Bicycle Mechanic, you acknowledge and agree to these workshop terms.
- Studio visit: $115 + standard charges
- Mobile repairs: $215 + standard charges
The following costs apply to the first tyre. The second tyre will be discounted by 10%.
- Tubed tyre standard Quick Release (QR): $65
- Tubed tyre requiring mechanical work to remove (nutted, thru-axle, etc.): $75
- Tubed tyre for a wheel with eBike motor: $115
- Tubeless tyre: $105
If you're unsure which service level your bicycle requires, we recommend starting with a routine service. We can assess the bicycle on arrival and advise if a different level of work is more appropriate.
Tier 0 – Quick Safety Check (15 minutes)
- Quick visual safety inspection
- Tyre pressure check and basic brake and chain inspection
- Ideal for casual riders or a quick pre-ride check
- Cost: $70
Tier 1 – Routine Service (1 hour)
- Basic inspection and adjustments
- Ensures the bike is safe to ride
- Great for regular upkeep and quick tune-ups
- Cost: $145 (parts not included)
Tier 2 – Maintenance & Parts (1 to 2 hours)
- Includes everything in Tier 1
- Removal and/or installation of parts
- Suitable for maintenance or replacing worn components
- Cost: $220 (parts not included)
Tier 3 – Full Service (2 to 3 hours)
- Includes everything in Tiers 1 and 2
- Detailed inspection and servicing of key components
- Partial disassembly of major assemblies where required (excluding full sub-assembly rebuilds)
- Recommended for bicycles needing deeper servicing beyond routine maintenance
- Cost: $295 (parts not included)
Note: Consider a Bronze or Silver restoration for bikes needing major work and parts replacement.
Brakes
- Brake caliper repair: $65 + parts
- Brake bleed (hydraulic): $65 per brake
- Hydraulic system install: $115 + parts
- Rotor replacement: $65/wheel + parts
Drivetrain
- Bottom bracket: $90 + parts
- Chain degrease: $40
- Chain replacement: $65 + parts
- Crank thread repair: $115 (includes parts)
Cockpit
- Headset install: $65 + parts
- Handlebar tape wrap: $65 + parts
Wheels
- Hub adjustment: $65/wheel
- Wheel repair: $105/wheel + parts
- Wheel build (standard): $165 + parts
- Wheel build (motor): $215 + parts
Cleaning
- Decontaminating, washing and drying (required for heavily soiled bicycles): $60
Installing third-party purchased parts
- $25 per part (in addition to labour)
Sustainable Parts Disposal Fee
- Recycling/disposal fee for tyres and parts: $25
- If replacement items are supplied and installed: $10
- Juvenile bicycle: $115
- Adult bicycle: $140
- Electric bicycle: $165
- Tricycle: $215
Restoration Services
At White Bay Bicycle Works, every restoration is completed to atelier standards. Whether your bicycle is a cherished heirloom, a rare classic, or a beloved commuter, our restoration tiers are designed to return it to their finest mechanical and aesthetic condition.
Our approach is simple: restore where possible, replace only when needed, and honour the integrity and character of the bicycle. Each tier reflects the depth of work involved — from a complete mechanical overhaul through to a fully renewed, museum-grade transformation.
Explore the tiers below to understand the scope, inclusions and intended use cases.
Bronze – $499
Complete Mechanical Overhaul
A full mechanical revival including complete disassembly, deep cleaning, fresh bearings, new grease throughout, new inner cables and cable housing, wheel truing, and precise reassembly.
Best for: Structurally sound bicycles needing a complete overhaul.
Silver – $999
Mechanical Overhaul + Essential Renewals
Everything in Bronze plus key part replacements as required — chains, brake pads, tyres, tubes, grips/bar tape, hardware — returning the bike to dependable daily use.
Best for: Bikes needing an overhaul plus targeted new parts.
Gold – $1499
Extensive Rebuild with Major New Parts
Everything in Silver plus most consumable and age-sensitive components renewed, delivering significant improvements in braking, shifting, wheel performance and overall ride feel.
Best for: Vintage or high-value bicycles needing major mechanical resetting.
Platinum – $1999
Full Transformation with New Paintwork
Everything in Gold plus a complete repaint (custom or period-correct). Decals reapplied or recreated where possible. Components refreshed aesthetically, producing a museum-grade finish.
Decal reapplication or recreation is included subject to availability, as some period-correct sets are no longer produced.
Best for: Collector pieces and heirlooms deserving full transformation.
To begin a restoration, please contact us to discuss your project.
- Short ride: Free
- 15-min accompanied ride: $105 (deducted if purchased)
- Build and sales consultation: $155 (conditions apply)
- Workshop quotes are free when the work proceeds. A $25 assessment fee applies to quotes that do not proceed.
- Standalone assessments or additional quote requests: $65
- Using Your Bicycle: $105/hour
- Using Ours: $130
- Using Your Bicycle: $105/hour
- Using Ours: $130
- Suspension work
- Glue-on tubulars
- Frame repair
- Electronic drivetrain (Di2, AXS, etc.)
Due to limited workshop space, bicycles are to be collected within 7 days of completion. Storage fees may apply beyond this period.