HELLO, WELCOME TO MY WEBSITE.
I hope you can find the information you need, but if not then please call me. I'm also on Instagram: @alexbikemech
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07963 390057
ABOUT ME
I can support all types of cyclists and all kinds of bicycles. My highest priority is bicycle safety, and my passion is to get the best performance and longest life from our amazing machines. We live in a beautiful coastal area, but the salty air can be tough on bicycles.
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I am a Level 3 qualified Cycle Mechanic serving the the Sole Bay area of East Suffolk, UK.
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I am fully insured and registered for the Government's Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme - https://fixyourbikevoucherscheme.est.org.uk/Home/Map
SERVICES
SERVICE - FROM £60
For long life and smooth cycling...
A Service is essential if your bicycle has no service history and then every 1-2 years, or 6 monthly for intensive usage. It will save money in the long term by protecting expensive items like wheel hubs, transmission and steering from early wear and failure. A Service will preserve your bicycle's value.
A service always includes inspection, re-grease and adjustment of all mechanical components.
More Service details below:
CHECK AND TUNE - FROM £30
Safety checks and tune-up
The Check and Tune is recommended prior to a big ride or whenever your bike's performance has dropped between Services. If your gears are no longer crisp or your brakes become noisy and spongy or things start rattling it might be time for a Check and Tune.
A Check and Tune includes a full bike check and tune-up including brakes, gears and bearings adjustment.
BUILD, REPAIR, REFURB, UPGRADE: £20 PER HOUR PLUS PARTS
New bike build, worn-out components, new accessories or groupset upgrades...
Whatever your bicycle needs, please call to discuss options and budgets.
RECYCLING
Bicycle life
Recycling means I can repair, service and sell your bicycle and donate any profit after labour to a local charity. (Subject to the condition of the bicycle)
FEEDBACK
some kind words from lovely customers
Hi Alex just to let you know, the bike is running lovely, smooth as butter. Thanks
(March 2021)
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Hi Alex, Thank you so much for doing the bikes. I have just done a 20 mile ride on the white one and it runs like silk – very much appreciated.
(April 2021)
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Many thanks for the superb work you put in yesterday, The Big Service was just what my bike needed to restore it to peak working order and I now feel completely confident that it is safe to take out on the road again.
(April 2021)
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FEEDBACK
some kind words from my customers
Thanks @alexbikemech new freehub and bearings run like a dream. (April 2021)
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The Electra rides so well now. Gears are feeling very positive. Thanks!Â
(April 2021)
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Amazing, thanks so much, fantastic service!!! Unicorns at the ready...
(April 2021)
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WORKING HOURS
Mon - Thu: 9am - 5pm
MORE DETAILS ON SERVICING
WHAT DOES A SERVICE INCLUDE?
A Service includes:
Pre-service: A quick safety and condition check with the customer to identify any bike issues and service history.
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Cleaning: Really dirty bikes will need a clean before servicing for an additional charge. (PLEASE NEVER PRESSURE WASH A BICYCLE).
Wheels: Tyres check, simple puncture repair included. Hub cones inspected and bearings greased. Rims checked for brake wear, damage and minor trueing included, spoke condition and tension checked).
Steering: Headset inspected, greased and adjusted. Steerer/stem stripped and greased, torques checked.
Brakes: Calipers stripped and greased, cables checked and lubed, levers checked and lubed. Disc pads inspected, calipers centred.
Drive: Chain wear checked, chain cleaned and lube'd. Chainring and cassette/sprocket cleaned and inspected.
Bottom bracket service: Spindle/cranks & BB threads greased, bearing wear checked, bearings greased, torques checked.
Pedals: Pedals removed, threads cleaned and greased and bearings adjusted (where possible) and greased.
Gears: cleaned, inspected and derailleur alignment checked and corrected. Derailleurs lubed, adjusted. Cables checked and lubed.
Seat tube: Seat post and tube cleaned and greased, torque checked
Test and delivery: Test ride and delivery.
Additional notes:
Freeing seized components is not included in a standard service.
Suspension fork lower leg service is recommended every 50 hours or 6 months.
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Brake bleed recommended every 2 years.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN A CHECK AND TUNE?
A Check and Tune includes:
Details:
Pre-service: Initial safety and condition check, customer settings and issues noted, work agreed.
Cleaning: If the bike is really dirty it will need a clean before servicing. This will cost an additional £20 if required.
Wheels: Tyre external check, simple puncture included. Hub bearings checked and adjusted. Rims checked for brake wear and damage. Spokes checked.
Headset: Headset bearings pre-load adjusted, stem safety checked and torques checked.
Brakes: Inspected, adjusted, tested.
Drive: Chain checked for wear and lube'd. Chainring and cassette/sprocket inspected for wear and damage. Bottom bracket bearing checked for wear, cup and cone bearings adjusted. Crank torques checked.
Gears Inspected and adjusted (indexing and limits set).
Test and delivery: Test ride.
Additional notes: Seized components not included. Suspension fork lower leg service recommended every 50 hours or 6 months (additional £20 plus consumables and seals).
WHAT DOES MOBILE MEAN?
I can work on your bike either at your home or place of work, or collect it and return it. Driving time is charged as labour rate. Mileage is charged at 50p per mile.