Is your bike shifting poorly, wobbles where it shouldn't, or making an odd noise? Just like everything else, bikes need maintenance. Bring your bike in we will gladly provide a free safety check and inspection any time. We will alert you of any visible safety problems and give you a FREE written estimate for any repairs. At the Bluffton Bicycle Shop we service all makes and models of bicycles, typically within 24 hours. Whether you need air in the tires or a major tune-up, we have the experience to fix any problem.
We are also your local authorized dealer for brand-specific parts from Giant, Bianchi, Marin, KHS, Free Agent, and Day6 bicycles. You can pick up your bike when it's done or have us deliver it to you, just call us to arrange time and location.
Tune Up Packages:
Tune ups are recommended on a seasonal basis or every 1000 to 3000 miles, this is of course if you do not notice any problems. If for any reason you’re not sure of the state of your bicycle bring it in for a free estimate. All tune ups come with the Bluffton Bicycle Shop satisfaction guarantee for 45 days on paid services. Below are a just a couple of our tune-up packages we offer.
Hub Club:
We truly appreciate your purchase of a new bike from us. As part of our dedication to you, you will receive two years of FREE tune-ups on your new bike purchased from the Bluffton Bicycle Shop. The first year you own your bike, you will receive Classic tune-ups at no charge and no limit. The second year of owning your bike, you will receive Pit Stop tune-ups at no charge or limit. We highly encourage our customers to utilize the Hub Club benefits. It will make your cycling experience more enjoyable and keep your bike in tip top shape.
Your Hub Club membership includes:
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Flats (YES, fixing flats are included, but not the tube!)
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Derailleur (gears) Adjustment
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Brake Adjustment
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Wheel Tensioning (tighten) & Truing (straighten) *First Year
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Headset, Bottom Bracket, & Hub bearing adjustment *First Year
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Inflate tires, Lube chain (specify preferred lubricant), Polish frame
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Lube cables, brake pivots, and derailleur pivots
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Discounted installation of accessories purchased at Bluffton Bicycle Shop (i.e. computer, horn, rack, etc.)
Basic Maintenance:
Here are some tips to help you keep your bike in excellent operating condition.
Every time you ride
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Check tire pressure
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Check brakes for operation
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Assure crankset is tight
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Check quick release skewers are tight
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Check cables for wear & function
Monthly
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Check brake pads for wear and clean braking surfaces
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Check wheel true (“straightness”) and broken spokes
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Inspect tires for wear, debris, and cracking
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Check headset for play
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Clean disc rotors (if applicable)
Semi Annual
Depending on use, we recommend you bring your bike in for tune-up service. We will gladly walk you through a diagnosis of your bike to determine what tune-up or other services may be necessary.
Custom Wheel Building:
We take pride in the work we provide and Tom has almost 20 years in building wheels by hand. We will gladly take the time to understand your specific needs based on budget and riding style to make you the perfect wheel set. Custom wheels can be a better choice than pre-built wheels because we can match hub/spoke/rim combinations that will match your riding needs. We can also make combinations that are not available with pre-built wheels. We can do this and still keep the labor at $35.00 as long as you purchase the components from us. Just remember, a Handbuilt wheel means nothing, if it isn’t Handbuilt well!