Repair and maintenance services
Based in Augusta and serving riders from Hallowell, Manchester, Gardiner, Winthrop, China, Vassalboro and nearby central Maine communities. Explore the full service area.
Complete bicycle tune-up — $100
Cleaning of the entire bike, including the drivetrain; brake and shifting adjustments, wheel truing, and wheel, hub and headset bearing adjustments as needed; and an overall safety check. Necessary parts and installation labor are additional.
Brake systems
Pad and rotor replacement, cable and housing, hydraulic bleeding, caliper service, setup, upgrades and noise diagnosis.
Shifting & drivetrains
Derailleur adjustment, hanger alignment, cable replacement, electronic shifting setup, chain and cassette replacement, crank and chainring work.
Wheels, hubs & spokes
Wheel truing, spoke replacement, hub adjustment and bearing service. Custom wheel builds are coordinated with a trusted wheel specialist.
Tires & tubeless
Flat repair, tire installation, tubeless conversion, sealant refresh, valve and rim-tape service, and stubborn leak diagnosis.
Headsets, bottom brackets & bearings
Diagnosis and replacement of worn bearings, creaks and play, plus press-fit and threaded bottom bracket service.
E-bikes & Bosch diagnostics
Bicycle-component service on shop-quality e-bikes, Bosch-certified system diagnostics and authorized software updates.
Suspension & specialist service
Safety inspection, external cleaning, removal and installation. Major fork and shock services are coordinated with trusted suspension professionals.
Assembly & component upgrades
New-bike assembly, boxed-bike inspection, cockpit changes, pedals, saddles, racks, fenders, accessories and performance upgrades.
Noise and performance diagnosis
Creaks, intermittent shifting, brake rub, handling concerns and other problems that need systematic troubleshooting.
Inspection, estimates and turnaround
When possible, John evaluates your bike while you are at the shop, shows you the needed repairs and provides an estimate if you would like one. Turnaround is typically a few business days, but can reach a week or more during the busy season.
Customer-provided parts can be installed in most cases. John checks compatibility and condition and reserves the right to decline an installation that is unsuitable or unsafe.
Safety checked, with clear explanations
John checks the bike for safety concerns and explains any frame or component issues that affect the repair. If a safe, reliable repair requires additional work, he will discuss the options with you.
