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.

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  • 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 (15 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 (1 to 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 (2 to 3 hours)

  • Includes everything in Tiers 1 and 2
  • In-depth inspection and servicing
  • Disassembly of main components, where necessary (excluding sub-assemblies)
  • Recommended for more comprehensive overhauls
  • Cost: $290 (parts not included)

Note: Consider a Bronze or Silver restoration for bikes needing major work and parts replacement.

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

Installing third-party purchased parts

  • $25 per part
  • Juvenile bicycle: $110
  • Adult bicycle: $135
  • Electric bicycle: $160
  • Tricycle: $210

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
  • 20-min supervised: $100 (deducted if purchased)
  • 1 hour advice: $100
  • Quotes: First free, then $50
  • Using Your Bicycle: $100/hour
  • Using Ours: $125
  • Using Your Bicycle: $100/hour
  • Using Ours: $125
  • Suspension work
  • Glue-on tubulars
  • Frame repair
  • Electronic drivetrain (Di2, AXS, etc.)