Services
Over-the-phone or e-mail 'estimates' sight unseen are a meaningless number. We cannot diagnose or provide an accurate costing via phone, text or e-mail. The Ballpark is big.
Book an appointment or just walk in and we can start the process!
Below is a general range of service pricings for labor only; Parts are additional. Your bike will have unique requirements for parts and service costs.
Reality Check Recommended for bikes purchased via eBay, Craigslist, OfferUp, garage sales, etc. Refundable when other services are booked at TomCat Bikes : $33
Essential Service Recommended twice a year, dependent on your annual mileage. Wheels off and in truing stand; tires cleared of sharps; drivetrain tuning; brake adjustments; hub, headset, bottom bracket bearing tension adjustments; dry cleaning: $69-125
Overhaul When an Essential Service needs to go deeper. This includes drivetrain removal and dip; wheels tensioned and trued; cleaning and repacking of hub, headset and bottom bracket bearing systems; hanger alignment; washing of components, frameset and wheels. Most accessory and part installs are included. A 30 day safety check is included: $225
Collaborative Build Start the conversation for a new or new to you frameset. Our collaborative builds are the foundation for a smooth and trouble-free ride. Includes research and communication during the build process; sourcing of new and refurbished components; professional assembly and tuning of all systems; serial number recording; registration with Bike Index: $100 deposit will be applied when work is authorized.
Resurrection Restoration of your beloved ride. Includes detailing of individual components and accessories; frameset wax and polish; frame and fork alignment check; research of upgrades; sourcing of new, vintage and reproduction parts; photo documentation; serial number recording; registration with Bike Index: $100 deposit. Deposit will be applied when work is authorized.
Wheels:
Spoke replacement (spoke and nipple additional): $25-45
Builds include lacing, tension, successive rounds of truing and de-stressing $80/ wheel and $140/ pair
Flat repair:
Quick release axle: $11
Thru-axle: $13
Nutted axles, coaster brake hubs: $15
Internal hub, drum hub, belt drive, dynamo hub, interference from accessories: $20
E-Bikes (hub motors): $30
Assembly Professional assembly, optimizing all systems and components, safety check, road test. Includes handoff with explanation of systems and features. Includes recycling of packaging and disposal of haz-mat materials:
Kids BMX or Singlespeed: $60-80
Geared: $100-125
E-bike: $175
Cargo, Trike, Tandem, weird: $240
Beeline Assembly- reimbursable through many D2C brands
Boxing Includes preparation, documentation, shipment locus for carrier. Carrier shipping additional. $80-100.
Shop rate: $90/ hour