At Bicycle Roots, our Service Department offers professional repairs with accurate estimates and quick turnaround times. We serve local cyclists in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Flatbush; as well as clients from much further afield! Our customers are loyal to Bicycle Roots because they know that we will always provide top-notch work along with friendly, respectful service. We look forward to being your "go-to" bike shop. Try us once; you won't be disappointed! The Service Menu below lists our standard labor rates. We reserve the right to adjust prices up or down according to the particular needs of your bike. The prices listed below are for Labor Only, and do not include Parts
Tune Ups
Quick Tune Up
$45.00
Adjust brakes front & rear; Adjust derailleurs front & rear; Perform minor wheel truing (wheels on the bike); Lubricate chain; Inflate tires
Commuter Tune Up
$75.00
Adjust headset, bottom bracket, and front & rear hubs; Adjust brakes front & rear; Adjust derailleurs front & rear; Align rear derailleur hanger; Lubricate cables & housing; Lubricate chain; Perform thorough wheel truing (wheels off the bike; Inflate tires. Includes labor for installation of the following parts if needed: Cables, housing, brakes pads, inner tubes, tires
Enthusiast Tune Up
$125.00
Includes everything in the Commuter Tune Up. PLUS: Clean drivetrain components in parts washer
Full Tune Up
$200.00
Includes everything in the Commuter Tune Up. Plus: Disassemble bicycle down to the bare frame. Clean all components in parts washer. Overhaul bottom bracket, headset, and front & rear hubs
Wheels & Tires
Flat Tire Repair
$8.50
Install new inner tube and/or tire and/or rim strip
Build custom wheel with standard spoke lacing and traditional techniques
Hub Adjustment
Adjust hub - Front$10.00
Adjust hub - Rear$15.00
Hub Overhaul
Overhaul hub - Front$20.00
Overhaul hub - Rear$25.00
Wheel Installation
Install wheel - Front$10.00
Install wheel - Rear Singlespeed$15.00
Install wheel - Rear Multispeed$25.00
Brakes
Brake Adjustment
$10.00
Adjust brake cable tension, spring tension, and pad alignment
Brake Cable Installation
$10.00
Install brake cable and perform brake adjustment
Brake Cable & Housing Installation
$12.00
Install brake cable & housing and perform brake adjustment
Brake Pad Installation
$10.00
Install brake pads and perform brake adjustment
Brake Installation
$15.00
Install brake (single) and perform brake adjustment
Brake Rotor Installation
$10.00
Install disc brake rotor on hub
Brake Rotor Truing
$10.00
Align disc brake rotor using truing stand
Brake Bleeding
$45.00
Replace hydraulic brake fluid with fresh fluid (per brake)
Brake Lever Installation
Install brake lever
MTB, Cross, or TT style levers only, without cable & housing installation
Pair$15.00
Install brake lever
MTB, Cross, or TT style levers, with cable & housing installation
Pair$30.00
Install brake lever
Road style lever, with cable, housing, & bar tape installation
Pair$40.00
Install integrated brake/shift lever
Road style lever, with cable, housing, & bar tape installation
(each)$40.00
Install integrated brake/shift lever
Road style lever, with cable, housing, & bar tape installation
Pair$80.00
Gears
Derailleur Adjustment
$10.00
Adjust shift cable tension and derailleur position and limits
Shifter Cable Installation
$10.00
Install shift cable and perform gear adjustment
Shifter Cable & Housing Installation
$12.00
Install shift cable & housing and perform gear adjustment
Derailleur Hanger Alignment
$20.00
Install and/or align rear derailleur hanger
Derailleur Installation
$15.00
Install derailleur and perform gear adjustment
Internal Hub Gear Adjustment
$10.00
Adjust internal hub gears and shifter
Shifter Cleaning/Lubrication
$10.00
Spray-out and lubricate rapid-fire style shifter
Shifter Installation
Install shifter
MTB style
(each)$15.00
Install integrated brake/shift lever
Road style lever, with cable, housing, & bar tape installation
(each)$40.00
Install integrated brake/shift lever
Road style lever, with cable, housing, & bar tape installation
Pair$80.00
Drivetrain
Chain Installation
$10.00
Sprocket Installation
$10.00
Install cassette, freewheel, or fixed cog
Chainring Installation
$10.00
Pedal Installation/Removal
$5.00
Toe Clip/Strap Installation
$10.00
Cleat Installation
$10.00
New cleats installed on cycling shoes (any style)
Bottom Bracket Adjustment
$15.00
Adjust bottom bracket for proper tightness
Bottom Bracket Overhaul
$30.00
Clean/regrease bottom bracket bearings and races
Bottom Bracket Installation
Install standard bottom bracket$25.00
Install press-fit or BB30 bottom bracket$40.00
Chase and Face Bottom Bracket Shell
$45.00
Crank Installation
Install crankset - No bottom bracket
$15.00
Install crankset - With standard bottom bracket
$25.00
Install one piece crank
$25.00
Install crank arm - Left side only
$8.00
Headset, Handlebars, & Stem
Headset Adjustment
$10.00
Adjust headset for proper tightness
Headset Overhaul
$25.00
Clean/regrease headset bearings and races
Headset Installation
$40.00
Press headset cups into frame, install headset race on fork
Fork Installation
$25.00
– $40.00
Install headset race on fork, cut fork to length if needed
Steer Tube Cutting
$20.00
Cut fork steer tube to length
Handlebar Installation
Install drop handlebars, includes bar taping labor$45.00
Install flat handlebars$15.00
Aerobar Installation
$15.00
Install clip on aerobars
Stem Installation
Install Stem - Open Face$10.00
Install Stem - Closed Face$25.00
Handlebar Taping
$15.00
Handlebar Cutting
$15.00
Cut handlebars to length (both sides)
Head Tube Facing
$30.00
Saddle & Seatpost
Saddle and/or Seatpost Installation
$5.00
Seatpost Chain Lock
$10.00
Seatpost Removal
(per hour)$60.00
Suspension
Front Suspension Service
$80 + parts
Clean & inspect internal parts, stanchions, and lowers
Replace all fluids with factory recommended products
Replace main seals with factory recommended parts
Provide pro advice and setup guidance upon request
Rear Air Shock Service
$45 + parts
Clean & inspect internal parts, damper shaft, and air can
Replace all fluids with factory recommended products
Replace main seals with factory recommended parts
Replace DU bushings
Provide pro advice and setup guidance upon request
Rear Suspension Linkage Service
$150 + parts
Dissassemble, inspect, and clean all linkage parts and pivots
Install new parts, bearings, bushings, and hardware
Thread-lock and torqued all hardware to factory specifications
Linkage system guaranteed creak free for 30 days from service
Cleaning
Drivetrain Clean
$45.00
Cleaning drivetrain components off the bike in a parts cleaner
Additional Cleaning
Tune Up surcharge for extremely dirty bikes
Starting at$15.00
Accessories
Fender Installation
$25.00
Install full coverage fender set
Rack Installation
Install rack - Front or Rear-$15.00
Basket Installation
Basket Mounted to Handlebar & Axle$15.00
Basket Mounted to Handlebar Only$10.00
Child Seat Installation
$15.00
– $25.00
Training Wheel Installation
$10.00
Computer Installation
Install Computer - Wireless$15.00
Install Computer - Wired$20.00
Install Power Meter$50.00
Packing & Assembly
Bicycle Packing
$45.00
Pack bicycle for shipping or air travel (includes cardboard bike box & materials)
Bicycle Assembly
Assemble bicycle from shipping box
$45.00
reassembly only- no adjustments
Assemble new bike from manufacturer packaging - Juvenile
$40.00
Assemble new bike from manufacturer packaging - Singlespeed
$55.00
Assemble new bike from manufacturer packaging - Multispeed
$75.00
Assemble new bike from manufacturer packaging - High Performance
$150.00
Bike Builds
Build bike from bare frame- Road or MTB
$150
Build bike from bare frame
Face & Chase All Bearing Surfaces
Check frame alignment & align if needed
Apply lubrication & thread lock to all components & hardware
Install all components and torque to manufacturer specifications
Adjust headset, bottom bracket, hubs, and brakes & gears
Pre-stress spokes and cables
Frame Up Bike Build - Triathlon Bike
$250
Build bike from bare frame
Face & Chase All Bearing Surfaces
Check frame alignment & align if needed
Apply lubrication & thread lock to all components & hardware
Install all components and torque to manufacturer specifications
Adjust headset, bottom bracket, hubs, and brakes & gears
Pre-stress spokes and cables
Appraisals
Insurance Estimate
$40.00
Thoroughly appraise bicycle. Provide a written estimate of bicycle's repair cost or replacement value. If original equipment is discontinued, create estimate for replacement/repair with modern equivalent