{"id":5730,"date":"2014-10-23T18:28:36","date_gmt":"2014-10-23T18:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.standardbikerepair.com\/?page_id=5730"},"modified":"2024-04-09T17:49:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T17:49:27","slug":"standard-bike-repair-bicycle-service-parts-shop-off-arapahoe-boulder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.standardbikerepair.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Bike Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you utilize the Watch\/Help\/Learn method to repair your bike, anticipate a discussion about its condition. Engaging in dialogue is an integral aspect of the bike repair process.<\/span><\/p>\n You bring valuable insights, including details about its usage history and your aspirations for the bike.<\/p>\n Understanding your bike’s history is one of the factors that make fixing it quicker when you’re present compared to when you’re not.<\/p>\n Our rate for Watch\/Help\/Learn is $90 per hour.<\/p>\n There are two types of people who choose Watch\/Help\/Learn:<\/p>\n 1. For those prioritizing swift bike repairs, just call or text ahead, arrive, and within minutes, your bike will be on the repair stand ready for work to commence. This convenience is particularly appreciated during the spring and summer seasons. Many bike shops have turnaround times of a week or more between receiving the bike and returning it.<\/p>\n 2. Watch\/Help\/Learn essentially means “You will be present and actively engaged during your bike repair.” When the objective is for you to learn and retain the information, I ensure to proceed at a slower pace, allowing you to physically participate in the repairs, guiding you through the process, explaining each step, and posing questions to test your comprehension.<\/p>\n 3. Often, a bike repair can transition from non-functional to functional in mere moments. This might involve tasks like fixing a flat tire or tube, pinpointing and addressing unusual noises, or simply tightening certain components. When you schedule an appointment for immediate repair with me, you won’t have to wait. I prioritize identifying and resolving the primary issue promptly, moving on to subsequent tasks efficiently. We focus on addressing the most significant problem first, ensuring a timely repair and consequently, a cost-effective service.<\/p>\n Not only do we provide assistance with understanding the history of your bike, but also help you make decisions during the tune-up process. For example:<\/p>\n Ryan prioritizes fixing the most critical issues first and offers additional services as needed. He is adept at meeting budgetary constraints.<\/p>\n If you’re skeptical about our claims, feel free to check out our Google Reviews. The phrase ‘reasonable prices’ appears frequently, reflecting our commitment to fair pricing policies.<\/p>\n Which brings us to The Obvious:<\/p>\n “We really should replace these brake calipers. They are beyond repair.”<\/em><\/p>\n Vs.<\/p>\n “You know what would make your bike really sweet? New tires.”<\/em><\/p>\n In other words:<\/strong> Is Ryan is grimacing and muttering or smiling and using a sales-y voice?<\/p>\n Point:<\/strong> Ryan will do everything possible to fix your bike at a reasonable cost. You are the customer. He repeats it, to the point of annoyance: He is not the boss. A customer who walks in the door is: The Boss.<\/p>\n Ryan strongly believes that investing money, time, and the right parts into your bike can significantly enhance its usefulness and overall functionality.<\/p>\n Ryan adamantly dismisses the notion that bikes are expensive, pointing out that the majority of bikes on the road are not. In comparison to cars, boats, or planes, he considers them “crazy cheap” to both acquire and maintain.<\/p>\n He emphasizes that investing some amount of dollars into your bike on a regular basis will ensure it continues to function like the efficient machine it is.<\/p>\n There’s a lot to think about, and Ryan will guide you through the process with kindness, asking pointed questions about your bike and its intended uses.<\/p>\n Lennard Zinn, prominent author<\/a> in the realm of bicycle repair and cycling and fellow Boulder resident writes:<\/p>\n Cycling is intended to be an enjoyable experience. If it’s not pleasant for you, consider the following:<\/p>\n Teaches by Osmosis\/Watching and Hands-on Learning<\/p>\n Knowing more about your bike will give you confidence while you ride. Your bike’s overall health will stay better over time because you will learn not to let it get too far out of whack.<\/p>\n The end goal is making you a great bike. You already have the bike. We are going to make it better.<\/p>\n We clean your bike.<\/em><\/p>\n We fix your bike.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n You will like your bike better.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Further clarification on which category you might fall into:<\/h3>\n
More on the Watch\/Help\/Learn philosophy:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ryan wears multiple hats at the shop \u2013 he’s both the proprietor and the mechanic:<\/h5>\n
For example, you might wonder: What is the difference between Upselling and Repairing your Bicycle? \u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Trade-offs: Bicycle Repair Budgeting<\/h6>\n
Ryan’s Bike Snobbery in Full Effect:<\/h6>\n
Here are some questions to consider before a tune-up:<\/h6>\n
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Psyche of Bike Repair said In Lennard Zinn’s Words<\/h6>\n
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Watch\/Help\/Learn<\/h2>\n
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