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, repairs and adjustments are carried out according to our professional assessment. Where additional work is identified, we’ll discuss it with you before proceeding. Additional labour and replacement parts may be quoted where required.
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, assessment fees, payment terms, collection timeframes, storage fees and the installation of customer-supplied parts.
By leaving a bicycle for service or repair, you acknowledge and agree to these workshop conditions.
- Studio visit: $115 + applicable labour and parts
- Mobile repairs: $215 + applicable labour and parts
The following costs apply to the first tyre. The second tyre will be discounted by 10%.
- Tubed tyre with standard quick-release wheel: $65
- Tubed tyre requiring mechanical work to remove the wheel, including nutted or thru-axle wheels: $75
- Tubed tyre for a wheel with an e-bike motor: $115
- Tubeless tyre: $105
If you’re unsure which service level your bicycle requires, we recommend starting with a Routine Service. We’ll assess the bicycle on arrival and advise if a different level or scope of work is more appropriate.
Service-tier pricing covers the listed labour allowance. Replacement parts and additional work outside the stated inclusions are quoted separately.
Tier 0 – Quick Safety Check (15 minutes)
- Quick visual safety assessment
- Tyre-pressure check and basic brake and chain inspection
- Suitable for casual riders or a quick pre-ride check
- Cost: $70
Tier 1 – Routine Service (1 hour)
- Routine inspection and adjustments
- Basic safety and operational checks
- Suitable for regular upkeep and minor 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 replacement of 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 requiring deeper servicing beyond routine maintenance
- Cost: $295 (parts not included)
Modified Bicycles & Unknown Service History
Bicycles that have been substantially modified by the owner or a third party, or where the bicycle’s mechanical history cannot reasonably be established, may require a Tier 3 Service. This will be determined during our initial assessment, based on the bicycle’s condition, configuration and the extent of inspection or corrective work required.
Note: Consider a Bronze or Silver restoration for bicycles requiring major work, extensive disassembly or significant parts replacement.
Brakes
- Brake caliper repair: $65 + parts
- Hydraulic brake bleed: $65 per brake
- Hydraulic system installation: $115 + parts
- Rotor replacement: $65 per wheel + parts
Drivetrain
- Bottom bracket: $90 + parts
- Chain degrease: $40
- Chain replacement: $65 + parts
- Crank thread repair: $115 (parts included)
Cockpit
- Headset installation: $65 + parts
- Handlebar tape wrap: $65 + parts
Wheels
- Hub adjustment: $65 per wheel
- Wheel repair: $105 per wheel + parts
- Standard wheel build: $290 per wheel + parts
- Motor wheel build: $340 per wheel + parts
Cleaning & Decontamination
- Cleaning, decontamination, washing and drying where required before assessment or servicing: $60
- Additional labour charges may apply where cleaning requirements exceed standard workshop procedures
Customer-Supplied Parts
- Customer-supplied parts fee: $25 per component or component set, in addition to applicable installation labour
- Installation is subject to compatibility, condition and workshop approval
Sustainable Parts Disposal
- Recycling and disposal of replaced tyres and components: $25 per service
- Reduced to $10 where replacement parts are supplied and installed by us
- Additional charges may apply for unusually large quantities or items requiring specialist disposal
Assembly of new or substantially complete bicycles supplied in boxed or partially assembled form.
- Juvenile bicycle: $115
- Adult bicycle: $140
- Electric bicycle: $165
- Tricycle: $215
Custom bicycle builds from individual components are assessed and quoted separately.
Restoration Services
White Bay Bicycle Works is the name used by Balmain Bicycle Mechanic for its restored and individually prepared bicycles. Every restoration is completed by Balmain Bicycle Mechanic to atelier standards. Whether your bicycle is a cherished heirloom, a rare classic or a beloved commuter, our restoration tiers provide a clear pathway from mechanical preservation through to complete transformation.
Our approach is simple: preserve wherever possible, renew where necessary and honour the integrity and character of the bicycle. Each tier reflects a different depth of restoration.
Bronze – $499
PRESERVE | Complete Mechanical Overhaul
A comprehensive mechanical overhaul focused on preserving the bicycle and its existing components wherever they remain serviceable. The bicycle is substantially disassembled, cleaned, inspected, lubricated, adjusted and carefully reassembled.
Standard cables, housing, brake pads, lubricants and routine workshop consumables are included where required.
Best for: Complete, structurally sound bicycles whose principal components remain serviceable but which require a thorough mechanical revival.
Silver – $999
RENEW | Mechanical Overhaul + Essential Component Renewal
Everything in Bronze, plus replacement of essential wear and consumable components as required. This may include tyres, tubes, chain, grips or bar tape, bearings and routine hardware, returning the bicycle to dependable regular use while preserving its character wherever practicable.
Major components and assemblies such as wheels, drivetrain components and braking systems are not included and, where required, will be quoted separately.
Best for: Bicycles requiring a complete mechanical overhaul together with meaningful renewal of worn or age-sensitive components.
Gold – from $1,499
REBUILD | Extensive Mechanical & Component Rebuild
Everything in Silver, with substantial renewal of major mechanical and finishing components as required within the agreed restoration scope. The bicycle is comprehensively recommissioned, with attention to drivetrain, braking, wheels, bearings, controls and finishing components to achieve a cohesive mechanical and aesthetic result.
Specialist, premium, period-correct or unusually high-value components may be quoted separately.
Best for: Vintage, high-value or well-loved bicycles requiring significant component renewal and a comprehensive mechanical rebuild.
Platinum – from $1,999
TRANSFORM | Complete Atelier Restoration
Everything in Gold, together with a complete aesthetic transformation. This may include frame preparation and repainting in a custom or period-appropriate finish, decal reapplication or recreation where possible, aesthetic component restoration and detailed finishing.
Each Platinum restoration is individually scoped and quoted according to the bicycle, required components, paintwork, finishing requirements and agreed restoration specification.
Decal reapplication or recreation is subject to availability, as some period-correct decal sets are no longer produced.
Best for: Collector pieces, heirlooms and special bicycles deserving a complete mechanical and aesthetic transformation.
To begin a restoration, please contact us to discuss your project.
Test rides are available free of charge by appointment for genuine prospective purchasers, subject to bicycle availability, suitability and workshop approval.
As we operate by appointment, we may ask prospective purchasers to discuss the bicycle with us before confirming a test ride.
Workshop quotations are provided at no charge where the quoted work proceeds.
- Professional Bicycle Build & Purchase Consultation: $155
- Evaluation Fee: $25 where a quotation is prepared and subsequently declined
- Independent Bicycle Condition Report: $145
The Professional Bicycle Build & Purchase Consultation is designed for clients considering a custom bicycle build or complete bicycle purchase valued at $3,000 or more. It provides dedicated guidance on feasibility, specification, component selection, compatibility, scope, timelines and realistic outcomes. The $155 consultation fee is credited toward labour for a custom build or the purchase of a complete bicycle where the work proceeds with us.
The Independent Bicycle Condition Report provides a written, independent assessment of a bicycle’s physical and mechanical condition, suitable for damage assessment, insurance matters, disputes or other circumstances requiring a documented professional opinion.
For further information about workshop procedures, assessment fees and service conditions, please refer to our Service & Collection Policy.
Professional bicycle value appraisals provide an independent opinion of a bicycle’s current market value for resale, insurance, estate or other valuation purposes.
- Verbal Value Appraisal: $65
- Written Value Appraisal on Balmain Bicycle Mechanic letterhead: $165
Appraisals reflect our professional opinion of value based on the bicycle’s condition, specification, provenance where relevant, and available market information at the time of assessment.
- Using your bicycle: $105 per hour
- Using ours: $130
- Using your bicycle: $105 per hour
- Using ours: $130
- Suspension servicing or repair
- Glue-on tubular tyres
- Frame repair
- Electronic drivetrain servicing, including Di2 and AXS
Due to limited workshop space, bicycles should be collected within 7 days of notification that they are ready. Storage fees of $10 per day may apply after this period.