Service Items

The Full Overhaul is a great way to prepare your bike for winter storage or winter riding. Due to the amount of time that we will spend working on your bike, the Full Overhaul is something that you should plan to have done in the off season or when you can be without your bike for a little while. Recommended interval: 3,000-4,000 kms or every 2-3 years. A complete dis-assembly, cleaning and reassembly of bicycle, including all major bearing components with new grease and bearings. Also includes full drivetrain removal, cleaning, as well as the labour for any new component installation.

Includes complete dis-assembly, cleaning and reassembly of bicycle, with new grease and bearings. Also includes the labour for any new component installation. Parts not included.

All parts from the original bicycle frame are removed and placed on a new frame. Parts not included.

Includes adjustment of derailleurs, shifters, brakes, hubs, and bottom bracket, plus lubing all cables and external moving parts, light truing of wheels and tightening all bolts to correct torque spec., and inflating tires to correct pressure. It also includes a safety check and light wipe down of the frame and wheels. Plus replacement of all cables, housing, and brake pads and extensive cleaning and replacement of drivetrain components. This tune up is ideal for really dirty bikes or bikes that might have some worn out parts. Recommended interval: 1,800-2,800 kms or every 1-2 years.

The Basic Tune Up is recommended as preventative maintenance for bikes that are still clean but in need of some adjustments. Recommended interval: 1,200 -2,400 kms or every 6 months to 1 year. Includes adjustment of derailleurs, shifters, brakes, hubs, and bottom bracket, plus lubing all cables and external moving parts, light truing of wheels and tightening all bolts to correct torque spec., and inflating tires to correct pressure. It also includes a safety check and light wipe down of the frame and wheels.

Cost includes hand-lacing and truing the wheel. For more information please see the Wheel Building section of the Service Dept. pages.

We will assemble your bike from either a transit box, or from a new store-bought box.

A private lesson allows one on one time with our mechanics on whatever topic you choose. Email service@ucycle.com to discuss times and what you would like to learn. Private lessons are $95/h with a minimum of 1 hour.

Includes complete dis-assembly of internally geared hub, full overhaul and cleaning of all components and bearing units. Wheel removal and replacement not included (additional charge for bikes with chaincases fitted) Parts not included.

A great way to protect your bike from the elements and to get ready to ride through the winter. Includes everything with the level 1 package plus applying anti-seize to bottom bracket threads, and greasing brake pivots and chainring bolts. Parts not included.

In 1984 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a cycling court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the Toronto underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as mechanics of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire the U-Team. Price is per hour. Parts not included.

Installation of Brake/Shift combination levers. Includes new cable install but not bar taping.

We undertake all the actions necissary to convert your bike from it's current drivetrain to a singlespeed, internally geared or fixed gear drivetrain. Price is per hour. Parts not included.

Extract a crankset with stripped threads. This is an invasive procedure which will render the cranks unusable but will enable the installation of a new crankset on the bike.

We'll try our best to remove your seized bottom bracket. We cannot guarantee that we can remove it. Price is per hour.

We'll work away at your seized seatpost. Price is per hour. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to remove the seatpost.

Suspension fork overhaul and rebuild. Price per hour. Parts not included.

Fork installation/replacement. Parts not included.

We will disassemble and box your bike ready for transportation.

Respacing or re-aligning the rear frame dropouts to ensure correct wheel fit.

Where possible we will re-align the fork blades.

Includes partial dis-assembly of hub and an oil bath of the hub gear internal unit. Wheel removal and replacement not included (additional charge if there is a chaincase on the bicycle) Parts not included.

Suspension fork service and overhaul. Small parts not included.

The Service Safety Check is recommended for bikes that are in like new condition but may have been in storage and need minor adjustments to run smoothly. Includes quick adjustment of brakes and derailleurs, light wipe down of frame, inspection of frame and components, lubing chain and external moving parts.

Fork overhaul, seal & dust wiper replacement. Parts not included.

Bottom bracket installation. Parts not included.

Thread chasing to enable to installation of a bottom bracket.

Installation of drop handlebars. Includes re-taping. Parts not included.

Installation of a headset onto the bicycle.

Includes re-greasing and overhaul of headset to ensure smooth turning.