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Below is a sample of our labor and rates.     This is meant only as a “ballpark” guess as so many bikes, manufacturers’ standards, and conditions exist out there that it’s impossible to quote without seeing a bike directly.

Bicycle Evolution: Labor Rates as of July 2022 (always check for the most current version)
ALL PARTS EXTRA - PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Work on tandems, recumbents, ebikesl bikes, etc. is subject to increased labor charges.
No labor quoted over the phone or by email. Labor quotes only valid if bike is inspected by us in person!
All work is guaranteed for 90 days.We do not work on gasoline powered vehicles or bikes/parts smelling of gas.
There may be additional charges non-standard equipment.Extremely dirty bikes will be assessed a $30 minimum cleaning fee.
Any bike left over one month without prior arraignments will be sold for charges or donated to Bike DFW
We may charge $5 per day storage for any bike left past one week of completion of service.
ALL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES PURCHASED FROM US COME WITH A ONE YEAR WARRANTY - Unless the manufactorer specifies otherwise
Specialty ServicesRepair StandardsWe can fix just about anything!
1SKUMinute TimeDecimal TimeLabor RateNotes:
3Hourly Shop Rate: $99In 1988 the shop rate for most shops was $35 per hour, in 1998 it was $60 automotive today is $150
4Shop Minimum SL0160.10$10
Repair & Maintenance AnalysisSL02120.20$20When you just want us to tell you what your bike needs and then you don't do anything with us with it
TUNE-UP
12ULTIMATE TUNE-UP (Base Rate, see Tune-Up page for full rates)SL101202.00$198Click the TUNE-UP link for a complete description, checklist and photos
13BIKE CHECKSL11300.50$50Example: pre-race/ride inspection with checklist
15KID'S BIKE "TUNE"SL12210.35$35Adjustments & Check-over
17TRIAGE SL13300.50$50Minor adjustments & lubing just to get bike working. A Tune-Up is recommended!
NEW BIKE BREAK-IN TUNE-UP & CHECK-OVER (3 week check)SL14180.30$30Free with Bike Purchase
OVERHAUL
23DERAILLEUR BIKESL1001803.00$297With hand brakes, derailleurs and a freewheel type rear hub
25BMX BIKE (two hand brakes)SL110901.50$149
27BMX BIKE (rear hand brake only)SL120751.25$124
INTERNAL GEARED BIKE (hand brakes)SL1301502.50$248
INTERNAL GEARED BIKE (coaster brake)SL1401202.00$198
COASTER BRAKE BIKESL150901.50$149Without hand brakes
31DRIVETRAIN CLEAN SL160510.85$84
31DRIVETRAIN REPLACEMENTSL170360.60$59Install new chain, gears, chainrings and derailleur pulleys
33UPRIGHT CONVERSION (brakes only)SL180480.80$79
34UPRIGHT CONVERSION (brakes and shifters)SL190751.25$124
36ASSEMBLY *
New bikes that come with accessories like fenders and racks will have additional labor added to properly install them.
37Trail-A-BikeSL200450.75$74New-in-Box
38Kids Coaster Brake BikeSL210300.50$50Coaster brake ONLY ($15 extra per hand brake)
39Adult Coaster Brake Bike SL220510.85$84New-in-Box Only! Standard Bike Assembly Labor starts at $175. Due to the wide variation of bicycles extra labor will be added or deleted based on the components of the bike. Click the ASSEMBLY link for the details and prices.
40Internal Gear Bike with Coaster BrakeSL230751.25$124
Internal Gear Bike with 2 Hand BrakesSL2401051.75$173
41Standard Bike (Derailleurs and Hand Brakes)SL2501051.75$173
Single Speed or Fixed Gear - with brakes!SL260901.50$149
Track Bike - no brakes!SL270751.25$124
BMX - one brakeSL280751.25$124
BMX - two brakes (and Gyro)SL290901.50$149
Frame Up Assembly SL3002103.50$347a.k.a. Pro Build hub overhaul, cleaning of used parts & wheel building extra
Strip to Bare Frame & Reassemble (or Frame Swap)SL3101953.25$322example: paint job, hub overhauls extra
Disassemble to bare frame SL320210.35$35
Assemble Shipped Bike SL330601.00$99Assumes bike was previously assembled, is in good shape and packed in the industry standard fashion.
Box for Shipping (cardboard box)SL340601.00$99cardboard box included (it is not recommended to ship helmets in the box)
Box for Shipping (hardcase)SL350300.50$50You bring the case
Receive and Store Shipped Bike to Our ShopSL36060.10$10Box Opened only when you arrive.
* additional labor will apply for Cargo Bikes, Tandems, Recumbents, Adult Trikes, Handcycles, etc.
RE-ASSEMBLY
42Add $25 to Assembly Price from Above(to PMBA standards) Bike must be relatively new & clean, otherwise do an Overhaul
86BIKE FITTING
87Seat Adjustment SL40090.15$15
88Body Measurements Only SL410180.30$30Recommends the size bike for you.
88ConsultationSL420360.60$59Includes You and your Bike's Measurements and Recommendations
Addional Bike FittingSL430120.20$20Measure a second bike and compare to your measurements.
91Cleat AdjustmentSL440450.75$74a.k.a. RAD
SpinScanSL4461101.83$182Computer System
62BRAKES - CABLE OPERATED RIM or DRUM INTERNAL ROUTING ADDS $10.00 PER BRAKE
63Adjust Brake SL450120.20$20
64Adjust Brake with cable and/or pad replacement SL460180.30$30
Deglaze & Clean Drum BrakesSL470180.30$30each
Adjust BMX BrakeSL480210.35$35Rotor (detangler) adds $10
Adjust Brake with Interupter LeversSL490240.40$40
69Install Single Rim Brake CaliperSL500240.40$40Caliper (sidepull, centerpull, dual pivot), Cantilever, U-Brake or V-Brake
71BRAKES - CABLE ACTUATED MECHANICAL DISC INTERNAL ROUTING ADDS $10.00 PER BRAKE
72Adjust Cable-Actuated Disc Brake SL510180.30$30
73Above with Cable/Pad/Rotor InstallationSL520240.40$40
74Install Cable Actuated Caliper & RotorSL530300.50$50Brake Lever $5 extra
Rebuild Cable Actuated Caliper & Adjust (Avid BB7)SL540360.60$59Per Brake, Adjustment Extra
76BRAKES - HYDRAULIC DISC or RIM (labor includes brake fluid) INTERNAL ROUTING ADDS $10.00 PER BRAKE
77Bleed BrakeSK550240.40$40Per Brake
78Shorten Line & Bleed SL560300.50$50
Install New Brake Line (lengthen or replace)SL570360.60$59
Install PadsSL58090.15$15
79Align Rotor SL59090.15$15
Install RotorSL600120.20$20
80Rebuild Caliper & Bleed BrakeSL610420.70$69
81Rebuild Lever & Bleed BrakeSL620420.70$69
Install Single Hydraulic Disc BrakeSL630390.65$64Lever, Caliper and Rotor (facing caliper mount & bleeding included)
84Face Caliper Mounting Surfaces (per brake)SL640150.25$25
BRAKE LEVERS
66Install Mountain Style Brake Levers & Adjust BrakesSL650360.60$59Does NOT include re-taping; half price for single lever.
67Install Road Style Brake Lever & Adjust BrakesSL660450.75$74
Install Cyclocross Interupter LeversSL670450.75$74
68Install Single Brifter (Shimano STI or Campagnolo Ergopower)SL680360.60$59Includes shifter adjustment & re-taping one side of handlebar.
113CRANK & BOTTOM BRACKET
114Replace Chainring SL700120.20$20
115Replace Right Arm SL710210.35$35
116Replace Left Arm SL72090.15$15
117Replace Cotter Pin SL73090.15$15each
118Align Chainring SL74060.10$10minimum
119Chase Pedal ThreadsSL750120.20$20each
120Re-coil Pedal ThreadsSL760150.25$25each; plus insert
121Adjust Bottom Bracket SL770150.25$25$10 if crank arms do not need to be removed
122Overhaul Cup-and-Cone Bottom Bracket SL780240.40$40
123Adjust One Piece Crank Bottom BracketSL79060.10$10
124Overhaul One Piece Crank Bottom Bracket SL800180.30$30
Install External Bearing Bottom Bracket & CrankSL810240.40$40X-Type, Shimano Hollow Tech II, etc.
Overhaul External Bearing Bottom BracketSL820360.60$59
125Replace Cartridge-Type Bottom BracketSL830150.25$25
126Service Press-in Bottom Brackets SL840300.50$50Merlin, Gary Fisher, Klein and Fat Chance, BB-30, etc.
Install Bottom Bracket in Bare FrameSL850120.20$20Any type without crank
131CHAIN & REAR GEARS
132Oil Chain(s)SL86030.05$5FREE with lube purchase
133Install Chain SL87060.10$10Tandem timing chain installation is $25
134Clean Chain SL880120.20$20Remove, clean in parts washer, re-lube with Boesield and reinstall
135Remove / Replace Freewheel or Cassette Cogs SL89090.15$15
136Clean & Lube Freewheel SL900150.25$25Remove & clean in parts washer
137Remove Freehub and Oil Freewheel Mechanism SL910150.25$25
138Clean Cassette SL92060.10$10Remove & clean in parts washer
139Overhaul Freewheel SL930300.50$50
94DERAILLEURS & SHIFTERS & INTERNAL GEAR ADJUSTMENT
95Adjust Derailleur SL1000120.20$20Front or Rear
96Adjust Derailleur with cable replacement SL1010180.30$30
97Internal Hub Gear Adjustment SL1020150.25$25
98Internal Hub with cable replacement SL1030240.40$40Customized Cable Parts/Labor Cost Extra = $15
99Derailleur Installation SL1040270.45$45Front or Rear
100Helicoil Rear Derailleur Hanger Hole SL1050240.40$40Includes Alignment
102Shiftlever Installation:
103>>>Down Tube (pair)SL1060300.50$50Pair
104>>>MTB (each)SL1070210.35$35Per side, any type
105>>>Bar Cons (pair)SL1080480.80$79Does NOT include re-taping
106>>>STI/Ergo Lever (a.k.a. "Brifter") (each)SL1090360.60$59Includes brake adjustment
108Campagnolo ErgoPower Rebuild (off bike)SL1100450.75$74
109Campagnolo ErgoPower Rebuild (on bike)SL1110601.00$99Includes removal & replacement; Does NOT include re-taping
Shimano Rapidfire RessurectionSL1120180.30$30May require lever removal from handlebar
111Shimano STI RessurectionSL1130450.75$74
166HEADSET & FORK
167Adjust Headset SL120060.10$10
168Overhaul Headset SL1210270.45$45Carbon fiber steer tube: $45
169Install Headset SL1220300.50$50
Install Cartridge Headset SL1230450.75$74Chris King / Other Cartridge Headsets (facing required)
170Install Headset In Bare Frame SL1240150.25$25Lubed and ready but adjustment must be done when bike is complete.
171Install Fixed Races Only SL1250120.20$20No lubrication
172Install Crown Race SL126060.10$10
173Cut Steer Tube SL1270120.20$20Fork alone
Cut Steer Tube Threads SL1280150.25$25per inch; one inch minimum
174Install Star Nut SL129050.08$8
175Install Fork SL1300360.60$59Includes Headset Installation, Steer Tube Cutting & Front Brake Adjustment
175Install Fork with Cartridge Bearing HeadsetSL1310450.75$74Includes Facing Bottom of Stem
141HUBS
142Adjust Front HubSL132060.10$10
143Adjust Front Hub and Add Grease to BearingsSL133090.15$15
144Overhaul Front HubSL1340150.25$25
145Overhaul Front Hub with Drum BrakeSL1350210.35$35
Overhaul Front Dynamo Hub SL1360300.50$50
146Adjust Rear HubSL1370120.20$20
147Adjust Rear Hub and Add Grease to BearingsSL1380150.25$25
148Overhaul Freewheel Type Rear HubSL1390180.30$30
149Overhaul Campagnolo FreehubSL1400360.60$59
150Overhaul Shimano FreehubSL1410210.35$35or clone
151Overhaul Cartridge Bearing FreehubSL1420300.50$50Example: American Classic, Hugi, Mavic, White Industries
Machine ConeSL143050.08$8
152Chris King Ring Drive LubricationSL1440150.25$25
153Chris King Complete Rear OverhaulSL1450360.60$59
154Overhaul Coaster BrakeSL1460210.35$35
155Install Longer Axle in Coaster BrakeSL1470120.20$20for Training Wheels
156Overhaul 2-5 Speed Internal Gear HubSL1480450.75$74 minimum price, additional labor for extra grimy or rusty hubs
156Overhaul 7-9 Speed Internal Gear HubSL1490601.00$99
156Overhaul Alfine 11 Speed Internal Gear HubSL1500601.00$99
Overhaul Schlumpf 2-Speed DriveSL1510601.00$99
Overhaul SRAM Dual Drive Hub or 3x7SL1520450.75$74
156Rohloff Overhaul / Seal ReplacementSL1530901.50$149Complete "guts" removal and cleaning in kerosene.
156Rohloff Shop Oil ChangeSL1540300.50$50Pull left shift mechanism, drain, flush with cleaning oil and add fresh oil.
Drill Rohloff Hub Shell for 48 Spoke LacingSL1550240.40$40
198PEDALS
199Adjust bearing SL156060.10$10Each
200Overhaul Standard Cup and ConeSL1570150.25$25Each
Overhaul Cartridge Bearing TypeSL158090.15$15Each
201Purge with Grease SL159060.10$10Pair
202Install Pedals SL160060.10$10Pair
203Install Toe Clips SL161090.15$15Pair, installing pedals extra
Install Power GripsSL1620120.20$20Pair, installing pedals extra
205SEATS & SEATPOST
206Install Seat SL163060.10$10Includes one FREE re-adjustment!
Install Metal SeatpostSL164060.10$10
Install Carbon Fiber SeatpostSL1650120.20$20
207Install Banana Seat SL1560120.20$20
208Remove Frozen Seatpost Only done per hour, no fixed rate
182STEM & HANDLEBAR
183Replace Removable Faceplate Stem SL1570120.20$20(Changing Cables Extra)
Replace Non-Removable Faceplate Stem SL1580270.45$45Includes re-taping bars (Changing Cables Extra)
184Replace MTB or City Bar SL1590210.35$35(Changing Cables Extra)
Install Stem RiserSL1600120.20$20(Changing Cables Extra)
186Replace Drop BarSL1610360.60$59Includes re-taping bars (Changing Cables Extra)
187Install Bar Ends SL162080.13$13
188Cut Mountian Handle Bars Shorter SL1630150.25$25
189Install Clip-On Aero Bars SL1640300.50$50
190Remove Frozen Stem SHOP RATE Only done per hour, no fixed rate
191Tape Bars with Vinyl or Cork SL1650120.20$20Stubborn old tape adhesive removal extra. Some leather tape extra labor.
192Tape Bars with Cloth SL1660300.50$504 rolls usually required
193Shellac & Hemp Twine Finish Taped BarsSL1670450.75$74Taping not included, 6 coats minimum, takes 3 days
194Tape Aero Bars SL168090.15$15
195Install Grips SL169030.05$5
196Install Grab-Ons SL1700300.50$50
177SUSPENSION SERVICE
178Complete Fork RebuildSL17101202.00$198Off-Bike, Base Price, Headset Overhaul Extra (see shop for quote)
179Fork Oil Change or Lower Leg ServiceSL1720360.60$59Includes Oil
Pump-up Air Shock (with sag adjustment measurement)SL1730120.20$20
Pump-up Air Shock (no sag adjustment)SL174030.05$5
Clean and Lube Rear Suspension Frame Pivot SL1750Base Rate = $50 plus $10 per Pivot Bearing over 4*
180Rebuild Rear SuspensionSL1760Base Rate = $75 plus $10 per Pivot Bearing over 4*
* A Pivot Bearing is defined as having a separate shaft (eg. Specialized have pivots on each side of the wheel). Count shock pivots in the total. Derailleur, Brake and Crank removal is extra labor.
52TIRES / TUBES
53Install Tube and/or Tire (on bike QR)SL180070.12$12
Install Tube and/or Tire (on bike Bolt On)SL181090.15$15
Install Tube and/or Tire (kids coaster brake bike)SL1820110.18$18
54Install Tube and/or Tire (wheel alone)SL183060.10$10Alone or with another service that removes the wheels
55Install Rear Tire and/or Tube on Internally Geared Bike SL1840150.25$25
Patch Tube (on bike)120.20$20All patched tubes are guaranteed not to leak! As good as new, cheaper than a new tube, and it helps save the plant's resources!
56Patch Tube (wheel alone)140.23$23
57Boot Tire REAR ONLY!150.25$25Includes tube and tire removal or replacement, patching tube $5 extra.
58Drill Rim to fit Schrader ValveSL1850100.17$17Includes tire and tube installation
59Glue On Sew-up SL1870601.00$99Expensive because of the time and toxicity! Do it yourself and save!
158WHEELS
159Install New Front Wheel SL1900150.25$25
160Install New Rear Wheel SL1910210.35$35
161Truing SL192060.10$10Minimum
162Truing with Broken Spoke{s) at Elbow SL1930120.20$20Disc Brake Rotor adds $5
163Truing with Broken Spoke{s) at Nipple (requires tire removal)SL1940150.25$25
Spoke Length CalculationSL195060.10$10Guaranteed correct ONLY if hub and rim are present to measure.
164Build WheelSL1960480.80$79Minimum
164Re-use Old RimSL1980601.00$99
210ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
211Standard Front or Rear Rack SL200090.15$15complicated racks like Surly cost more
213Front Lowrider Rack SL2010150.25$25
214Full Fenders SL2020300.50$50Standard plastic type (SKS, Planet Bike) CUSTOM MOUNTING EXTRA
215Full Fenders (custom install)SL2030450.75$74Metal (Honjo, Bertoud, Velo Orange) CUSTOM MOUNTING EXTRA
216Clip-On Fenders SL204060.10$10
218Dynamo Light Set SL2050360.60$59"Generator lights"
219Mirror SL206030.05$5
220Calibrate & Program Cyclometer SL207060.10$10with battery replacement
221Cyclometer SL2080120.20$20includes calibration
222Cyclometer with Cadence Mount SL2090270.45$45includes calibration
223Kickstand SL210060.10$10
225Baby Seat SL2110120.20$20Removal - We don't install
226Basket SL212090.15$15
227Training Wheels SL2220120.20$20Assumes no axle changes - bolt on
Adult Training wheelsSL2220300.50$50Assumes no axle changes - bolt on
228Trunk Mount Car Rack SL223060.10$10
229Hitch Mount Car Rack SL2240120.20$20
230Install Water Bottle Riv-Nuts [no welding) SL2250120.20$20per Set
232FRAME ALIGNMENT
233Rust-Proof Inside of Steel Frame & ForkSL300090.15$15Boeshield T-9
233Straighten Bent Stay SL3010180.30$30
234Align DropoutsSL302060.10$10per pair
235Align Rear Derailleur Hanger SL3030120.20$20
236Align Fork SL3040270.45$45
Align Front TriangleSL3050270.45$45Push-Out Headtube from Head-on Collision
237Align Rear Triangle SL3060240.40$40
238Full Frame Alignment Only done as a per hour process
240MACHINING
241Face Stem SL400090.15$15A must for Chis King headsets!
242Face Head Tube SL4010270.45$45
Chamfer Bottom BracketSL4020270.45$45
243Face Bottom Bracket SL4030270.45$45
245Cut Crown Race Seat SL4040150.25$25
246Chase Steer Tube Threads (French or English)SL4050120.20$20
247Cut Steer Tube Threads SL4060150.25$25per inch; one inch minimum
248Ream Seat Tube SL4070210.35$35Includes hone finish
249Hone Seat Tube SL408090.15$15
Ream & Tap English Threads to Italian SL4090300.50$50per side, repairs stripped bottom brackets
Tap French to English Threads SL4100300.50$50both sides
Chase English Bottom Bracket Threads SL4110150.25$25both sides
244Chase French or Italian Bottom Bracket Threads SL4130210.35$35both sides
EBIKEs
EBIKES WITH BROKEN BATTERY CASINGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR REPAIR, THESE WILL ACCEPTED FOR DISPOSAL ONLY
Basic DiagnosesSL450090.15$37
Battery Load TestingSL4501310.52$102Requires 2-3 days for charge up/down cycles
Controller TestingSL4502100.17$25Assumes compatable controller in stock
Battery Disposal SL4503250.42$35
Controller upgrade/updateSL4504200.33$20Assuess programming dongle and software in stock without license
Connector RepairSL4505300.50$40Labor + Parts extra per inventory
Key Removal / Replace mentSL45061202.00$248Labor for dril out and replace ebike battery locks does not include parts
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