BIKE REPAIR IN BOULDER
Services
Watch the repair in the stand, ask questions as we go, or keep it simple with itemized à la carte service.
HOW IT WORKS
Watch. Help. Learn.
“Watch. Help. Learn.” offers the best value.
Ryan fixes your bike with you in the shop, and there are no à la carte prices. It is simple, efficient, and educational.
$90 per hour. Thirty minute minimum.
Additional time is prorated.
FULL BIKE REPAIR MENU
À la carte menu
For individual repairs, adjustments, installs, and one-off fixes. Parts are additional unless otherwise noted.
Tune-Ups
For bikes that need a broader reset, inspection, or multiple adjustments.
Basic Tune-up
$95
Includes:
Brake adjustment
Shifting and derailleur adjustment
Light wheel truing
Tire inspection and inflation
Bolt safety check
Drivetrain inspection
Minor cable tension adjustments
Test ride and final verification
Tune-Up + Upgrades
$145
Includes:
Full tune-up labor
Installation of multiple parts
Cables and housing, if needed
Other replacement parts, as needed
Discounted labor compared with separate a la carte services
Good for:
Bikes that need a tune-up and several parts installed at the same time.
Bikes that need a tune-up and several parts installed at the same time.
Individual repairs, adjustments, and installs
Flats & Tires
Tube replacement (basic wheels, incl. rear): $20
Air fill: $1 per tire
E-Bike tube replacement
Front: $25
Rear: $40
Super 73 tube replacement
Front: $35
Rear: $60
Tubeless services
Check/clean/add sealant: $25
Remove valve core & add sealant: $5
Sealant (700c–29er): $10 + tax
Wheels
Wheel true (front): $25
Wheel true (rear): $30
Specialty Wheel, i.e. Aero/Radial/E-bike: $40
Spoke repair: $40
Re-dish a wheel: $50
Safety Check
$60
If the problem seems minor, a Safety Check is the best place to start.
If the problem seems minor, a Safety Check is the best place to start.
Brakes
Mechanical Brakes
Brake adjustment: $15–$25
Brake pad replacement: $10 per wheel
Brake cable replacement: $15
Rotor truing: $10
Hydraulic Brakes
Brake pad replacement: $10 per wheel
Shimano brake bleed (lever): $30–$35
Full Shimano brake bleed: $40
Shimano road/gravel full bleed: $45 each
SRAM MTB full bleed: $45
SRAM road/gravel bleed: $50
Shifting & Derailleurs
Adjust rear derailleur: $15
Adjust front derailleur: $20
Align derailleur hanger (with rear derailleur adjustment): $10
Install rear shifter (flat or riser bar, 7/8/9-speed): $35
Install front shifter: $34
Install integrated road shifters (includes adjustment & cables): $80
Shifter cable: $10
Shifter housing (4mm or 5mm): $2 per foot + tax
Drivetrain
Install chain (5/6/7/8-speed): $15
Install chain (10/11/12-speed): $20
Install Campagnolo chain: $30
Install chain on E-Bike: $25
Install cassette (no adjustment needed): $15
Install cassette (with adjustment): $25
Handlebars, Stems & Controls
Swap road handlebar (includes bar tape): $60
Swap mountain bike handlebar: $45
Swap stem (road, gravel, MTB): $25
Wrap bar tape: $15
Install grips: $5
Bike in a Box
Recently Purchased New bike in a box: $100 + $3 box disposal fee
New e-bike in a box: $175
Build shipped bike you already own (Used Bike): $100 + $3 box disposal fee
Build shipped e-bike you already own (Used E-Bike): $145
Frame Swaps & Specialty Work
Frame swap (single-speed): $150
Add 3–4 cable swaps: +$70
Not sure what your bike needs?
Book a time with Ryan and get pointed in the right direction.
custom work
Special Projects: $200+
Custom work, vintage overhauls, and parts installs. Labor only. Parts extra.
Included
Labor for non-standard work and custom installs
Vintage steel bike rebuild labor (as needed for the project)
Installation of customer-provided parts
Not included
Parts (ex: wheels, drivetrain) are additional and will increase total cost
SPECIALTY SERVICES
More Ways to Work with SBR
From custom builds to bikepacking prep and hands-on workshops, SBR offers more than standard repair.
CUSTOM BUILD
Build a Bike from Scratch
Hands-on build sessions from frame to finished ride. Not the cheaper option, but you’ll learn your bike inside and out. Plan on about $3,000 total. $1,000 deposit to start. $700 build labor (covers 6–10 hours) plus parts.
BIKEPACKING BUILDS
Bikepacking with Barret
1-hour consult + a shared build spreadsheet. Barret’s $700 flat package covers planning + full assembly. Typical budgets: frame $500–$1,500, parts $1,000–$2,500, gear $300–$1,500. $100 deposit via Calendly to begin.
LEARN
Workshops
We’re building a slate of bike repair workshops. We’ll always offer Watch. Help. Learn. and we’re adding group-style classes by topic. We intend to offer daytime and early evening courses, and some Saturdays.
Why Our Pricing Is Different
Repairs don’t need to be confusing or expensive. My goal is to keep your bike running smoothly without unnecessary work or surprise charges. Most riders only need a few targeted adjustments, and I’ll always explain what I’m doing and why before anything happens.
When a Tune-Up Isn’t Enough
Some repairs involve stuck, worn, or damaged parts that require more work. If that’s the case, we’ll pause, show you what’s going on, and talk through your options.
• Seized or rusted bolts
• Frozen seatposts or stems
• Broken spokes
• Wheels needing major truing or tension work
• Worn chains, cassettes, or chainrings
• Damaged cable housing
• Bent derailleur hangers
• Hydraulic brake bleeds
• Suspension-specific service
Philosophy and Reasonableness
We do our best to keep pricing reasonable while still keeping the shop afloat. Our 5.0 Google rating and 4.8 Yelp rating suggest customers feel the value is right.
If you are in a hard place, speak with Ryan. He understands, and he is willing to talk.
Our pricing follows common rates in Boulder and allows the shop to stay open.