BIKE REPAIR IN BOULDER
Not sure what your bike needs? That’s okay.
Bring your bike to Standard Bike Repair. You don’t need to diagnose it first.
Watch / Help / Learn
Want to understand your bike, not just get it fixed?
Watch / Help / Learn is an intentionally educational repair appointment. Ryan slows things down, explains what he’s checking and why, and involves you in the process as much as you’d like. You can ask questions, learn what to watch for on your own bike, and see how repairs and adjustments are actually done.
It’s a good fit for curious riders of any age, including families, young riders, and homeschool students interested in hands-on bicycle mechanics. Even if your bike only needs a small repair, the learning experience is part of what you’re booking.
Need the repair handled more efficiently while you stay? Choose OnTheSpot Repair instead.
$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. Routine à -la-carte repairs are drop-off service; no Calendly appointment is required.
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? That’s okay.
You don’t need to diagnose it first. Drop off your bike anytime from 10:00–6:30, no appointment needed, and Ryan will figure out what’s going on and point you toward the right repair.
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.
SUSPENSION SERVICE
Fork + Shock Service
Fork and shock service for Fox and RockShox, with intake coordinated through Ryan and technical service completed by Alex Rewun of Super Clean Suspension.
Contact Ryan first so he can gather the right information, coordinate the service, and confirm your drop-off plan. Turnaround is typically 7–10 days.
Why Our Pricing Is Different
Most bikes don’t need everything on the menu. The goal is to fix what actually needs attention without piling on unnecessary work. If Ryan finds something beyond the repair you came in for, he’ll explain what he found and talk through the options with you.
When a Tune-Up Isn’t Enough
Sometimes a bike needs more than the expected adjustment or tune-up. Stuck, worn, damaged, or specialty parts can add labor or require a different repair. If Ryan finds something that changes the scope of the work, he’ll pause and get in touch so you can talk through the options before moving ahead.
• 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
Fork and shock suspension service →
Philosophy and Reasonableness
Fair pricing matters here. SBR aims to keep repairs practical and reasonably priced while doing the work the bike actually needs. If cost is a concern, talk with Ryan before the repair. He’s happy to discuss the options and help you decide what makes sense for the bike and your budget.