Standard Bike Repair

Pricing Menu

The $95 Tune-up, Philosophy and Reasoning behind it, caveats, and Watch/Help/Learn

The basic thing that we offer for the Drop-Off Bike Repair is “the Tune-up.” ($95) The tune-up is the cost of the labor to do a complete safety check on the bike and to adjust, true and tighten any and all of the parts on a standard bike.

Caveats and Nuances

If the bike has suspension, or special in some way, such as an e-bike or a triathlon bike, the pricing is reflected below.

The Tune-Up plus Parts Installation

If a part needs to be installed, whether it be a cable/housing or a chain/cassette, there is a breakdown in fees for that.

Philosophy and Reasonableness

We attempt to keep the pricing reasonable for you, the customer. Standard Bike Repair also needs to stay in business. Even with, Ryan doing 1-4 deals per year in real estate, making ends meet from January to December is a battle. (Speaking of real estate, book a coffee meeting with him here if you would like to explore more.)

Currently, we have a 5.0 rating on Google and 4.8 on Yelp. This tells us that people are generally happy with the pricing and experience of getting your bike repaired at Standard Bike Repair.

If you are truly in a hard place, talk to Ryan. Please keep in mind that Ryan was a bank teller for four years and he likes to joke that he has heard people cry “Poor!” from all levels of bank account amounts.

The Pricing List set below aims to match the generally accepted pricing policies in Boulder, Colorado. Operating like this is the ONLY way to stay in business.

Watch/Help/Learn $90 per Hour

Believe it or not, the absolute best deal is to sign up for a Watch/Help/Learn. We fix the bike on the spot, and we do not break the pricing into individual a la carte prices.

Why is Watch/Help/Learn cheaper? Because fixing the bike on-the-spot with you is the most efficient way for the one-man shop that is Standard Bike Repair to operate. Plus, it is fun and enjoyable for both parties.

People who choose Watch/Help/Learn truly understand their bike better and tend to be repeat customers. No matter what you and Ryan fix, learn or talk about in the session of Watch/Help/Learn, there will always be more to learn or different parts of the bike that wear down or break/pop/loosen.

Would you like to sign up for a Watch/Help/Learn? Sign up here with Calendly or call/text/email Ryan.

*** Half-hour minimum for Watch/Help/Learn. We pro-rate time beyond the initial half hour. For example, 45 minutes is $67.50

Safety Check $60

Do you think there is almost nothing wrong with your bike? Or, if there is, it is probably small? If so, sign up for a Safety Check via Calendly or give Ryan a call/text/email.

Tune-up with Multiple Parts Installation: $145

This is the labor charge for bikes that have need tune-ups plus parts installation. It includes any and all parts that the bike would need including cables/housing, and/or any other parts for the bike. Usually, it implies a multitude of parts. For example, if it is a Tune-up ($95) and only one part, such as a chain, then it is the cost of the Tune-up, plus the chain cost, plus $10 for the chain install.

The costs of individual part installations that go with the cost of the tune-up is generally cheaper than an individual À la carte service.

Bike Detailing: $200

Would you like your bike pressure washed, cleaned and polished? This choice is for you. Every once in a while, there is a bearing overhaul involved in this, but rarely. Yes, we take most parts off your bike, clean and re-install. But no, not every one of the bearing locations in your bike are overhauled. Generally, we don’t find a need for it. We go case-by-case basis and generally make good decisions on what you/your bike truly needs.

Special Projects: $200+

This could mean the cost of labor to completely re-invent your vintage steel bike. Or you bought a pile of parts off the internet and you want us to install them. This is just the labor cost. If it is a vintage bike overhaul, for example, parts like “new wheels” and drivetrain would add to the overall cost of the bike.

Build a Bike from Scratch $1,000 to $4,000

Would you like to build a bike from the frame up? Believe me, this is not the economical way to procure a bike. But, if you want the experience, and knowledge of how your bike works, there is no need to join Community Cycles and work it off, you can simply sign up for a consultation and we can go from there. More info here.

Bikepacking with Barret $1,500 to $5,000

This is a brand new program, so the link is currently password protected. We are working on establishing relationships with the brands of frames that we want to carry and finalizing a list of suppliers. We also have a Meetup planned with Barret and Quint to talk about the logistics of bikepacking. If you are interested in being our guinea pig first customer for Bikepacking with Barret, sign up via Calendly here.

Meetup Workshops

We are currently working on a slate of bike repair workshops. While we will always offer Watch/Help/Learn, there has been a request for group style classes on particular subjects.

If you would like to sign up for our inaugural course in How to Fix a Flat Tire, Mountain Edition on December 3rd at 11am, click here.

Or sign up for the group: Boulder Learn How to Fix your Bike.

We intend to offer daytime, and early evening courses, and some Saturdays. There will be a mix of dates/times and course selection. Stay tuned for “How to Tune a Rear Derailleur” to “Basic Suspension Repair.”

À la carte Pricing for Individual One-off Services

  • The Most Commonly Asked for:
    • Adjust a Rear Derailleur: $15
    • Adjust a Front Derailleur: $20
    • Rear Wheel True: $30
    • Front Wheel True: $25
    • Specialty Wheel, i.e. Aero/Radial/E-bike: $40
    • Align a Derailleur Hanger, with cost of Adjust a Rear Derailleur: $10
  • Tubeless Tire/Wheel Related Services
    • Check/clean under tire/add sealant: $25
    • Remove Valve Core and Pour Sealant: $5
    • Sealant, 700c – 29er: $10 plus tax
  • Spoke Repair: $40 + plus additional fees for the specialty type of wheels below.
    • Rear wheel: +$4
    • Tubeless Wheel, Front, non-Disc: +$10
    • Tubeless Wheel, Rear Wheel, Disc/Cassette: +$20
    • Aero Spoked Wheels, F or R: +$7
    • Radial Spoked Front Wheel: +$6
    • E-Bike Front Wheel, no motor: +$15
    • E-Bike Rear Wheel, with motor: +$25
    • Spoke itself, 14G, Silver or Black: $2 plus Tax
    • Spoke Nipple: +.30c plus Tax
    • Spoke, 12G and 13G: $4 per, plus Tax
    • Super 73 E-Bike, Front Wheel: +$15
    • Super 73 E-Bike, Rear Wheel: +$25
    • Coaster Brake Rear Wheel: +$2
    • Drum Brake Rear Wheel: +$25
    • Re-Dish a Wheel: $50
  • Chain Installs
    • Install 5/6/7/8 speed Chain: $15
    • Install 10/11/12 speed Chain: $20
    • Install Campagnolo Chain: $30
    • Install Chain on E-Bike: $25
  • Bottom Bracket Related Services
    • Square Taper BB install: $32
    • Press Fit BB Install: $50
    • Vintage Style BB Exchange/Overhaul: $40
  • Crank Related Services
    • Swap a Chainring on a 1x for MTB/Gravel: $40
    • Swap One Chainring on a 2x, MTB, Gravel or Road: $43
    • Swap Two Chainrings: $45
    • Swap Three Chainrings: $50
    • Replace 3x Hybrid/MTB Crank, no BB swap: $30
    • Replace 3x Hybrid/MTB Crank w/ BB swap: $42
  • Tube Replacement: $20 for all basic wheels, including rear wheels
    • E-Bike front Wheel: $25
    • E-Bike rear Wheel: $40
    • Super 73 Front Wheel: $35
    • Super 73 Rear Wheel: $60
    • Put air in tires: $1 each
    • Coaster Brake Rear Wheels: +$2
    • If a Brake Lever Brakes during the Tube Exchange: +$5
  • Services We Do Not Do
    • Tubular Tire Installs (Vecchio’s)
    • Campagnolo Shifter Overhauls (Vecchio’s is best choice for this service.)
    • Surron Bikes or any E-bike that goes above 28 MPH
    • Frame Repair, if a carbon frame, call Broken Carbon.
    • Electrical aspects of E-Bikes (call Shawn at Boulder E-Bike Repair)
    • Wax and clean chains (LTD Cycleworx, Boulder Bicycle Works & Vecchio’s)
    • We do not ship bikes. We do not sell bikes, thus do not have cardboard boxes and if it doesn’t work when it gets to wherever it is going, it is near impossible for us to make it right, so we choose not to do it.
    • Carbon Frame Protectorate Wrapping.
    • Chase threads or Face Surfaces: Boulder Bicycle Works, Vecchio’s or LTD Cyclworx.
    • Pedal Overhauls: We generally choose to replace the pedals.
    • Bleed really old Elixir, Avid or Hayes Brakes: We generally recommend replacing with Shimano MT-2000 brake caliper/lever systems.
    • Rebuild hydraulic brake levers or calipers: We have found that this is not easy to do, and generally the labor costs and troubles associated with it are not above replacement costs, though we hear that some have success with it thanks to YouTube University.
  • Services we can administer, receive, but Ryan does not do:
    • Wheel Building – Peter Chisholm is our in-house wheel builder. Takes about a week. Cost is $120 for labor. It is generally preferred to use new spokes, cut by Peter’s Morizumi spoke machine. Hub/s and rims can be sourced if you do not already have them. Best to call/text/Ryan and we can consult with you on wheel builds.
    • Suspension, Shock and Dropper Post Repair – We like Alex Rewun from Super Clean Suspension. You may drop it off and pick it up at the shop. It is best to reach out to us for specifics on your shock, suspension and dropper post needs. Also, we are in the progress of creating classes with Alex as a co-facilitator in these subjects. Join our Learn to Fix Your Bike Group for updates.
  • Bike in a Box Services
    • Did you buy a new bike online and want your bike put together? Or did you ship your bike? This is what we call aa “Bike in a Box” service.
      • Basic New Bike in a Box: $100 plus $5 cardboard box disposal fee. (We go to EcoCycle nearly every week, and they charge $3 per entry)
      • E-Bike in a Box, New: $175
      • Receive a Shipped Bike that you already own and build out of a box: $110 – (New bikes just tend to be easier)
      • Receive your E-Bike that you already own: $145 (since you already have ridden this, it is a lil bit easier.)
  • Pedal Related
    • Remove two pedals: $5
    • Install two pedals: $5
    • When we have to take it off the stand, and stomp on it: $10
  • Services we Rarely Do:
    • Bearing Overhaul: If your wheel needs this, you probably need a new wheel. The cups and cones are hard to get/replace in today’s world. If you do bring a wheel to Ryan with this request, the labor charge would be $40.
    • DT Swiss Freehub Body Swaps: $55
    • Pulley Wheel Swaps on Rear Derailleurs: Depends on your rear derailleur, but the cost of this would generally exceed the value of rear derailleur. Assuming we can procure the parts, $45 plus parts.
    • Triathlon Bikes: i.e. Route housing through the handlebar. Ryan has done it before. Full Cycle used to be partnered with Colorado Multi-Sport, now they are Mike’s Bikes. Not sure who to call, but if you have a triathlon bike worth several thousand dollars… maybe try Excel bike.
  • Gear Cluster/Cassette Related
    • Install a cassette, no derailleur or adjustment needed: $15
    • Install a cassette with adjustment needed: $25
    • Take off the cassette, and pour a fluid into the free hub body to get it unstuck: $20
  • Handlebar/Stem/Shifter Related:
    • Swap a Road Bike Handlebar, includes Bar Tape Re-Wrap: $60
    • Swap a Mountain Bike Handlebar: $45
    • Swap a Road, Gravel, MTB stem: $25
    • Install New Road Bike Integrated Shifters, with adjustment and cables: $80
    • Install a Rear Shifter on a Flat or Riser Bar for 7/8/9sp Bike: $35
    • Install a Front Shifter: $34
    • Shifter Cables: $10
    • Shifter Housing, 5mm or 4mm: $2 per Foot, plus Tax
    • 5mm Ferrules: .25c per Plus Tax
    • 4mm Ferrules: .20c per Plus Tax
    • Cable Ends: .15c per Plus Tax
    • Install Grips on a Flat Bar: $5
    • Remover Grips on a Flat Bar: $5 if easy, $15 if hard.
    • Wrap Bar Tape: $15
    • Bar Tape, Cork: $25 (Lizzard Skin tape: $40+
    • Install a Threadless Stem Riser with no Cables needed to be swapped: $30
    • Install a Threadless Stem Riser with Front Brake Cable needed to be swapped: $40, plus Cable/Housing/Ferrules.
    • Install a Threadless Stem Riser with Two Cables needed to be swapped: $50, plus Cables/Housing/Ferrules.
    • It is not recommended to install threaded stem risers: Best is to order a longer quill stem from Merry Sales.
    • Install a threaded stem, and rewrap bar tape: $50
  • Disc Brake Related
    • Bleed a Front Shimano brake on the lever: $30
    • Bleed a Rear Shimano brake on the lever: $35
    • Full bleed Shimano brake, F or R: $40
    • Bleed Shimano road/gravel brakes: $40
    • Full bleed Shimano road/gravel: $45 each
    • SRAM MTB, Full Bleed: $45
    • SRAM Road/Gravel: $50
    • Replace the hydraulic housing on a brake: $60
    • Mineral Oil Fee: $3 per Brake, plus Tax
    • SRAM DOT 5.1 Fluid: $4 per Brake, plus Tax
    • Install a Disc Brake Rotor on a Front Wheel: $10
    • Install a Disc Brake Rotor on a Rear Wheel: $12
    • Remove a Disc Brake Rotor, F&R: $3
    • Tinker with a Disc Brake Caliper for 3 minutes or Less: $7
    • Tinker with a Disc Brake Caliper for 5 mins or More: $15
    • Install a hydraulic brake on a front wheel, external: $40
    • Install a hydraulic brake on a rear wheel, external: $45
    • Install a hydraulic brake on a front wheel, internal: $50
    • Install a hydraulic brake on a rear wheel, internal: $75
    • Install a hydraulic brake on an e-bike: +$25 to above pricing.
    • Install a mechanical disc brake caliper, and run new cable: $35 plus new Cable; Rear: $38
  • Brake Related, non-Disc
    • Fix a popped-out V-Brake Spring: $2
    • Fix a popped-out V-Brake Noodle: $3
    • Install a V-Brake Caliper: $15
    • Tighten/adjust a V-Brake: $5
    • Replace a Front V-Brake Cable: $12 plus Cable/Housing/Ferrules
    • Replace a Rear V-Brake Cable: $15 plus Cable/Housing/Ferrules
    • Install a Cantilever Brake: $20
    • Install a U-Brake: $30
    • Install a Gyro-Style BMX Brake Cable: $40, plus Parts
    • Tighten a Drum Brake: $20
  • Headset/Fork Related
    • Tighten a 1×1/8″ Threadless Headset: $5
    • Tighten a 1″ Threaded Headset: $5
    • Install a Threadless Headset: $40
    • Install a Threaded Headset: $40
    • Remove a Threaded Headset: $10
    • Remove a Threadless Headset: $10
    • Cut a steel steerer tube on a fork: $15
    • Cut a carbon steerer tube on a fork: $18
    • Remove Headset, Install Headset, and Replace Fork: $65
    • Fuss with a Headset: $15
  • Frame Swap
    • $150 – This means, you have two frames and you want all the parts on one frame moved to the other. +$70 if you have 3-4 cables to swap too. ($150 assumes a single speed bike.)
  • Cable/Housing Related
    • Rear derailleur shifter cable on an internally routed mountain bike: $50
    • Rear derailleur shifter cable on an internally routed road bike: $50 (+$30 if the road bike has a front derailleur that needs to be moved and adjusted as a result.)
    • V-Brake Cables: F – $12; $15 – Rear
    • Cantilever Brake Cables: $20 each
    • E-Bike: +$30 on top of the fees indicated.
    • External Shifter Cable Housing, Rear, any type of Bike: $30
    • External Shifter Cable Housing, Front, any type of Bike: $25
  • Seatpost/Saddle Related
    • Saddle Leveled with One Bolt: $2
    • Saddle Leveled with Two Bolts: $4
    • Saddle Installed: $6
    • Seatpost and Saddle Installed: $8
    • Reverb Dropper Post Bleed: $60
    • Cable Operated Dropper Post Replacement – Internal: $40, plus Cable, and Housing if necessary.
    • Cable Operated Dropper Post Replacement – External: $32, plus Cable, and Housing if necessary.

This concludes the new, improved and comically long Pricing list. I hope you enjoyed reading. Why is it so long? After 15 years of doing this for a living, we have realized what we like to do, don’t like to do, what we are good at, and what we prefer to leave to others. Plus, there are so many intricacies into the various types of things that you can do to a bike.

If this list scares you, remember Watch/Help/Learn is THE BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK. In W/H/L, we charge by the hour, not the service, and many of these things go quickly. Sign up here for Watch/Help/Learn.

Or: Call Ryan: 720-837-8984

ryan@standardbikerepair.com