Services, Rates and Fees
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: $110 + standard charges
- Mobile repairs: $210 + standard charges
The following costs apply to the first tyre. The second tyre will be discounted by 10%.
- Tubed tyre standard Quick Release (QR): $60
- Tubed tyre requiring mechanical work to remove (nutted, thru-axle, etc.): $85
- Tubed tyre for a wheel with eBike motor: $110
- Tubeless tyre: $110
Tier 0 – Basic Check (Under 30 minutes)
- Quick visual inspection
- Tyre pressure, brakes, and chain check
- Ideal for casual riders or pre-ride peace of mind
- Cost: $65
Tier 1 – Routine Safety Check (1 hour)
- Basic inspection and adjustments
- Ensures the bike is safe to ride
- Great for regular upkeep and quick tune-ups
- Cost: $140 (parts not included)
Tier 2 – Maintenance & Parts (2 hours)
- Includes everything in Tier 1
- Removal and/or installation of parts
- Suitable for maintenance or replacing worn components
- Cost: $215 (parts not included)
Tier 3 – Full Service (3+ hours)
- Includes everything in Tiers 1 and 2
- In-depth inspection and servicing
- Disassembly of main components (excluding sub-assemblies)
- Recommended for comprehensive overhauls
- Cost: $290 (parts not included)
Note: Consider Bronze or Silver restorations for bikes needing major work.
Brakes
- Brake caliper repair: $60 + parts
- Brake bleed (hydraulic): $60 per brake
- Hydraulic system install: $110 + parts
- Rotor replacement: $60/wheel + parts
Drivetrain
- Bottom bracket: $85 + parts
- Chain degrease: $35
- Chain replacement: $60 + parts
- Crank thread repair: $110 (includes parts)
Cockpit
- Headset install: $60 + parts
- Handlebar tape wrap: $60 + parts
Wheels
- Hub adjustment: $60/wheel
- Wheel build (standard): $160 + parts
- Wheel build (motor): $210 + parts
- Juvenile bicycle: $110
- Adult bicycle: $135
- Electric bicycle: $160
- Tricycle: $210
BRONZE - $499
- Disassembly, cleaning, diagnosis, and wax
SILVER - $999
- Complete disassembly and part replacement
GOLD - $1499
- All new standard parts + SILVER
PLATINUM - $1999
- GOLD + repainting and decals
- Short ride: Free
- 20-min supervised: $100 (deducted if purchased)
- 1 hour advice: $100
- Quotes: First free, then $50
Using Your Bicycle
- $100/hour
Using Ours
- $125/hour
- Your bike: $100/hour
- Our bike: $125/hour
- Suspension work
- Glue-on tubulars
- Frame repair
- Electronic drivetrain (Di2, AXS, etc.)